Splash and Dash vs HydroDog Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Splash and Dash vs HydroDog including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Splash and Dash Franchise
HydroDog Franchise
Investment $119,250 - $262,100$238,000 - $876,900
Franchise Fee $48,500$40,000
Royalty Fee 6.5%-
Advertising Fee 2.5%-
Year Founded 20091994
Year Franchised 20141996
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Splash and Dash Franchise
HydroDog Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Splash and Dash Franchise
HydroDog Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Splash and Dash Franchise
HydroDog Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 30 hours -
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
Operations Number of Employees Required to Run: 3-

Expansion Plans
 
Splash and Dash Franchise
HydroDog Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Splash and Dash

What's the Bark on Pet Store Franchises? If you are looking for a business that is booming, then a pet franchise is the perfect opportunity. Right now this is a $73 billion a year industry. The growth over the last decade has been exponential and 2018 and beyond is forecasted to continue this trend. The pet industry has even been proven to be recession proof! People love their pets as family and are willing to spend money on them. This is a lucrative industry, so get started with your pet franchise now to start reaping the benefits.

 How are We Different from Other Pet Store Franchises? Splash & Dash have successfully modified the gym membership concept for the everyday dirty dog. Splash & Dash revolutionized the pet store industry by introducing a recurring revenue stream with our "unlimited monthly bath" membership with our Signature Service. The recurring revenue from the monthly bath membership has several benefits for franchise owners. This drives customers into the store where you can up-sell them on other services or even items in the boutique. It can also reduce your marketing costs.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Splash and Dash franchise is $119,250 to $221,600. This includes $63,000 to $70,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operation under a three- to five-unit Multi-Unit Development Agreement (including the first unit) is $141,750 to $262,100. This includes $84,500 to $105,500 that must be paid to the franchisor. You must develop at least three Splash and Dash units under the Multi-Unit Development Agreement.
Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee & $5,000 toward grand opening marketing

About HydroDog

"HYDRODOG
Hydrodog started in Australia in 1994 & started franchising in 1996 with over 200 franchises sold & now here in the US has sold 100 franchises since 2018, the original Australian founder of the company is having incredible success in the US because of the Hydrodog unique selling propositions
1) The mobile grooming truck is a Big blue Dog that sits on the back of a Mercedes sprinter
2) Hydrodog has its own TV series on Animal planet www.Fureverhomefamily.com
3) The founders of the company (the Amos family) created the Bathe to save tour www.bathetosave.com where they washed & rescued thousands of shelter dogs over 48 states multiple times over a 3yr period
4) Hydrodog has been in business for over 25yrs
5) Hydrodog is an owner operator business model with zero employees