Dogtopia Cost Comparisons

About Dogtopia

Dogtopia is the premier provider of dog daycare and boarding and is now opening franchises all over the US! Customers can drop their dog off at Dogtopia and let him spend the day socializing with other dogs, running around and burning off plenty of pent-up energy. Happy To Be Here, Inc. has designed an effective and easy-to-use business system for franchisees. As a franchise owner of Dogtopia, you will receive unparalleled support from our management office. Other benefits as a franchisee include use of the trademark Dogtopia name, access to our proprietary salon products, corporate purchasing power, equipment and furniture specifications, access to qualified, approved vendors, site selection assistance, interior design consultation, corporate manuals, marketing, and public relations services, training and ongoing product development.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dogtopia franchise ranges from $668,298 to $1,444,264. This includes $76,820 to $102,900 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates.
If you are a conversion franchisee (i.e., you are converting an existing dog daycare facility to your Dogtopia facility), then the total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dogtopia franchise ranges from $331,070 to $806,885. This includes $56,620 to $72,700 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates. The transfer fee is 50% of the franchise fee
If you purchase area development rights, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dogtopia franchise ranges from $668,298 to $1,444,264, plus an additional $44,550 for each franchise you commit to develop (excluding the first franchise). This includes $76,820 to $102,900 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates, plus an additional $44,550 for each franchise you commit to develop (excluding the first franchise), which must also be paid to the franchisor.
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Pet Boarding/Sitting Franchise Opportunities

Below is a quick comparison of Dogtopia against other Pet Boarding/Sitting franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Dogtopia with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.

Franchise Franchise Fee Royalty Advertising Fee Development Costs
Adventure Pet $7,500 5% $10,700-$14,350
All American Pet Resorts $50,000 7% of Gross Revenue $632,000-$1,546,000
Barkefellers $35,000-$70,000 6% $938,000-$4,500,000
Barking Zone, The $3,500 $16,500-$68,000
Blue Chip Pet Care $14,000 $15,000-And Up
Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies $50,000 7% 1% $718,500-$1,457,500
Canine Campus $30,000 $71,500-$182,300
Central Bark $45,000 6% 2% $520,063-$874,556
Concierge Home Services $20,000 5% 3% $30,000-$45,000
Dog Stop, The $49,500 6% 2% $195,200-$586,425
Dogs Love Running! $12,000 5% 0 $15,500-$46,200
Dogs Rule Resort $40,000 6% 5%local +2%Nat'l $147,700-$342,000
Fetch! Pet Care $59,500 5% 1.5% $64,467-$83,667
FlipFlop Dogs $37,500 $50,000-$120,000
G'day! Pet Care $12,500 $23,850-$72,100
Hounds Town USA $45,000 6% 2% $263,800-$3,932,500
In Home Pet Services $8,000 5% $9,200-$35,100
K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel $49,500 7% 1% $968,748-$1,789,360
Kennelwood Pet Resorts N/A $685,475-$791,875
Out-U-Go! $15,000-$20,000 6% 1% $35,400-$49,850
Pals4Pets Ltd $18,225 $18,225
Pet Assist $6,000-$10,000 $250-$350/mo. $50/mo. $19,050-$41,950
Pet Butler $18,900 7% $39,500-$92,000
Pets Are Inn $50,000 5-10 % $79,950-$375,150
Preppy Pet Suites $19,900-$34,500 4%-6% 2% $118,750-And Up
Rompin' Rovers N/A $283,842-$414,113
Snaggle Foot N/A 4% 2% $28,000-$47,700
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare $45,000 5% 5% local +2% Nat'l $727,300-$1,099,667
Top Dog Daycare $30,000 4% $71,500-$182,300
Wellington Pet Care $10,000 7% $450,000