Pet Butler vs K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pet Butler vs K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Pet Butler Franchise
K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel Franchise
Investment $39,500 - $92,000$968,748 - $1,789,360
Franchise Fee $18,900$49,500
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19982005
Year Franchised 20052011
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Pet Butler Franchise
K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Pet Butler Franchise
K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/No
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/Yes-/No
Receivables No/Yes-/Yes
Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

Training & Support

 
Pet Butler Franchise
K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 50 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
Support - Ongoing Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing --
Operations - Number of Employees Required to Run: 13 - 25

Expansion Plans

 
Pet Butler Franchise
K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel 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 K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel

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K9 Resorts are award-winning luxury pet hotels, that go well beyond the standard boarding and day care services of dogs. K9 Resorts differentiates itself in the marketplace by providing unmatched services and facilities for pet owners who care about how their dogs are boarded and cared for when they are away, making it a home away from home for their pets. Our premium product & pricing strategy allows our franchisees to provide a differentiated offering in the marketplace while driving top line revenue and profitability in the business. With 50 resorts open or in development, K9 Resorts continues to recruit top quality franchisees to grow the brand throughout the United States.

The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel ranges from $1,247,948 - $1,789,360. This includes $69,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a K9 Resorts Boutique Pet Hotel ranges from $968,748 - $1,389,810. This includes $69,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee