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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Laund-UR-Mutt vs Pampered Paws including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $150,000 | $96,550 - $182,050 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5%/mo. | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1992 | 1979 |
Year Franchised | 1994 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 3 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 3 years |
Renewal Fee | 50% of originial franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Ongoing training available | - |
Support | Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Pampered Paws Limited is one of the nation's largest Franchisors in the $50 billion-a-year haircare industry and is the fastest-growing salon brand in Canada and the United States. Established in 1979, Pampered Paws perfected a system for delivering value priced pet haircuts and Stylists Education Programs in the same environment. The company began franchising in 2004. Pampered Paws Locations are now in Toronto, Ontario and two in Toyko, Japan. They envision 114 markets across the US and Canada.