Pet Butler vs TailWaggers Doggy Daycare Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pet Butler vs TailWaggers Doggy Daycare including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pet Butler Franchise
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare Franchise
Investment $39,500 - $92,000$727,300 - $1,099,667
Franchise Fee $18,900$45,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee -5% local +2% Nat'l
Year Founded 1998-
Year Franchised 2005-
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years +7+7+7
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years +7+7+7
Renewal Fee 25% of initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Pet Butler Franchise
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Pet Butler Franchise
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Pet Butler Franchise
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare Franchise
Training -

You will participate in an initial training course of approximately 3 weeks. The initial program will focus on all aspects of the TAILWAGGERS DOGGY DAYCARE® franchise system and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job training. This training is in addition to the on-site opening assistance we provide you
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Pet Butler Franchise
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Pet Butler

Everyone loves their dog, but no one likes cleaning up after it! Here are just some of the reasons why we're so excited about this opportunity:
* Close to 40% of US households own at least one dog.
* Two in ten dog owners own two dogs.
* One in ten dog owners own three or more dogs.
* In Baby Boomer households where there are no children under 18 years of age, more dogs are owned on average (two).
* There are over 63 million dogs in the US.
* The average dog leaves its owners 23 "presents" per week.
* 30 million US households have at least one dog and not one of these households enjoys cleaning up after it!
* Our first franchise (company owned) has over 3,000 clients in the Dallas Fort Worth Area of Texas and consistently serves several thousand pets and their owners each week.

* According to the U.S. Department of Commerce:
o Although only 8% of businesses are franchises, they represent 40% of all retail sales in the U.S.
o Proven methods are often better than trial and error.
o A franchise is usually easier to sell and has a higher value than an independent business.
o Consumers prefer a nationally recognized name 2 to 1.
o The synergy of a group of people, all contributing ideas and motivation, is a benefit to each individual.

About TailWaggers Doggy Daycare

More than 69 million households in the United States are home to at least one pet.1 But we don't just own them, we love them! People consider their pets as part of the family, with 83 percent of pet owners referring to themselves as "Mommy" or "Daddy."2 Caring for our pets has become one of America's favorite pastimes. Americans now spend $41 billion a year on their pets - more than the gross domestic product of all but 64 countries in the world!3 Annual spending in the next two years is predicted to reach $52 billion!4 As the pet population continues to grow, there is no end in sight for the strength of the pet industry. Even during tough economic times, spending on pets doesn't slow down.5 Doting dog owners are demanding more services and outstanding care for their "children." The need for dog daycare and boarding facilities is intensifying. TailWaggers Doggy Daycare serves this growing market with exceptional services performed with a tender touch. We have established a distinctive, luxury brand that is unsurpassed in quality and reputation. Owning a TailWaggers Doggy Daycare gives you the opportunity to serve a flourishing pet-care industry while achieving your own goals. If you are passionate about dogs and possess an entrepreneurial spirit, we invite you to learn more about TailWaggers Doggy Daycare franchise opportunities.