Diversified Revenue Streams done right, whether you are an industry expert or a new business owner. We have established a franchise business model that positions us to be the best franchisor in the industry. Our growth plan allows us to give our franchisees the attention they deserve on an ongoing basis, not just during the franchise sales process. In order to provide the most complete franchise service program, The Dog Stop Franchising has assembled a team of executives and management personnel with over 100 years of experience in building and SUPPORTING franchise programs.

Jesse and Chris are the original owners and co-founders of The Dog Stop®. They have personally developed all of the policies and procedures that make The Dog Stop® America’s preferred dog care facility.  As dog owners themselves, they were not happy with what was available in terms of dog care. They sought out to develop a dog care concept that was centered around the customer experience and fixed all of the common flaws in the dog care industry. Every policy and procedure was created with the dog owner in mind to maximize customer satisfaction while improving transparency, convenience and value.

Jesse and Chris have lived the life of the store owner, put in the long hours and know exactly what it takes to make a location successful. Likewise, our support staff have all worked every position in a The Dog Stop® store and can use real world  experiences to help guide you on a daily basis. We take great pride in supporting our franchise partners, after all, when you join The Dog Stop® team your truly part of the family.

People often ask: “How can you build and open stores for so much less than the competition?”

The answer is: We have worked very hard to negotiate substantial discounts with all of our vendors and suppliers. This includes but is not limited to: kennels, interior and exterior fencing, flooring, dog care supplies, building materials, POS software, retail inventory and more.  We pass 100% of these savings along to you, the franchisee. We DO NOT receive any kickbacks or rebates based upon the dollars our franchisees spend.  Our design and construction team works with the existing building or structure to determine to create the ideal layout for your facility. We do not relocated utilities, mechanicals, etc. just to conform to a prototypical design. This equates to substantial savings for our franchisees during the design and construction process.

That allows you to get your location open quickly for the lowest entry costs in the industry.

Our training program is the most comprehensive and complete in the pet care industry. Are training focuses on all aspects of operations including but not limited to: employee administration, financial administration, advertising, marketing, customer service, retail best practices and of course understanding and caring for dogs.

We spend a lot of time teaching you and your team about the science of dogs. This includes but is not limited to dog behavior, dog psychology and understanding dog body language. All of our canine companions are also trained in canine CPR and first aid. These tools are essential in order to create a safe and fun atmosphere for the dogs.

Our business model was founded upon 3 simple principles:

1.) 100% Transparency – At The Dog Stop® we have an open door policy.  Any client is free to take a tour and see exactly where their dog is playing or staying at any time.

2.) The BEST Customer Service – We never say “NO” at The Dog Stop®. We work very hard to always find a way to accommodate the needs of our customers (2 and 4 legged).  All of our policies and procedures have been specifically created with the customer in mind. We always provide exceptional care to our doggy clients while making it convenient and affordable for our pet parents.

3.) One Stop Dog Care – We have combined all of the dog care services under one roof. This means your customers will never need to find another competing business for any other services. It just makes sense to offer everything your customer could need for their dog at one convenient location. That is why every The Dog Stop® location offers : Dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming, obedience training, in-home services and a retail store stocked with the best foods, toys, treats and accessories available.

Dog Lovers with a disciplined entrepreneurial spirit, who are community oriented and willing to follow a system that has been tested and proven by a franchisor devoted to their success.

The Dog Stop® offers an excellent opportunity to help you achieve your goals and become part of a the multi-billion dollar pet care industry, with a franchisor who is there to support and guide you every step of the way.

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Location continues to be a critical key to success, but so are the terms of the lease and the layout of the building. Our national real estate team has been involved in site selection and lease negotiations for many of the largest retailers in the USA and will help you find the perfect location for your The Dog Stop® business. We are well equipped to assist you in negotiating the business terms of a lease, but still advise you to hire an experienced attorney to deal with legal wording.

Our locations are roughly 6,000 – 13,500 square feet for our indoor and outdoor play areas.

Most prime markets are available.

We provide you with prototype layouts of your entire facility, from the retail and client reception area to doggie play areas, grooming rooms, bathing rooms and outside play yards.

We have established relationships with the best suppliers of kennels, fencing, flooring, pet care management software (PCMS), and other fixtures/equipment/supplies you will need for your store. We not only help streamline that aspect of the business, but also help you save money in the process.

We have comprehensive training manuals that are designed to assist you in every aspect of the business, including but not limited to: site selection and lease negotiations, design and construction, pre-opening procedures, ongoing operations, employee administration, financial administration, marketing and the pet care management software (PCMS) that will track all activities of each dog that becomes a customer.

We will be there to guide you through your opening week and then commit to a visitation schedule to offer assistance and to make sure you are operating as smoothly as possible. Of course, we will always be available by phone and email for day to day routine questions and suggestions.

The Dog Stop®  marketing department is dedicated to providing full-time marketing and advertising support for all of our franchisees. In addition to complete brand and website management, our marketing team is here to assist in budgeting, planning, media buying, event planning and implementation, as well as public relations, community relations, and social media management.

Our PCMS is designed to help you track all activities of the store, and functions not only as a database to track client information and activity such as retail sales, bathing and grooming, medical history and client as well as veterinarian contact information, but also acts as a POS reporting center and reservation system. This all in one capacity provides precise information and streamlines capabilities that save time and money.

The total investment to open a The Dog Stop® franchise can range from $259,500 to $675,300 with the biggest variable being the condition of the premises you rent or buy, and the amount of lease hold improvements it needs. In order to protect you and make sure you are adequately capitalized to build and properly operate your store, we require a minimum net worth of $1,000,000 and at least $200,000 in liquidity to secure appropriate financing and get through the ramp up period most new businesses experience.

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FRANCHISE FEE

The franchise fee is $49,500 and includes all mentioned support services. As an indication of our appreciation to our veterans, we have a special discount fee exclusively for them. (Veterans and Wounded Warriors).

ROYALTY FEE

Our royalty fee is 6% of gross sales, paid weekly, which are the lowest in this franchise sector. As with everything we do, we are committed to making our franchise partners as successful as possible That is why we have the lowest royalty fees in the dog care industry.

ADVERTISING AND REQUIREMENTS FEE

There is a 2% brand development fee that is payable weekly which goes into a fund dedicated to creating and producing POP materials, outdoor signage as well as local store marketing. All efforts go towards media that will benefit you. The Dog Stop Franchising, LLC does not use any of these funds to promote the sale of franchises.