Source: FranopolisDapperTails
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-unit total investment — low | $123,500 to $322,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 TOTAL (Note 16) $123,500 to $322,000 |
| Initial franchise fee — high | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $50,000 $50,000 |
| Total estimated single-unit investment — low | $103,500 to $242,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 TOTAL $103,500 to $242,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits — low | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Business Licenses and Permits (Note 10) $500 $1,000 |
| Initial Technology Package — low | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Technology Package (Note 8) $2,000 $4,000 |
| Master Groomer Training — low | $3,000 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Master Groomer Training (Note 12) $3,000 $7,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising — low | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Grand Opening Advertising (Note 2) $5,000 $5,000 |
| Professional Fees — low | $1,000 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Professional Fees (Note 9) $1,000 $3,500 |
| Insurance — low | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Insurance (Note 11) $1,500 $2,500 |
| Grooming Van finance/purchase and upfitting — low | $13,000 to $125,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Grooming Van Finance/Purchase and Upfitting (Note 4) $13,000 (Finance Estimate) $125,000 (Purchase Estimate) |
| Traveling for Initial Training — low | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Traveling for Initial Training (Note 3) $2,000 $5,000 |
| DapperTails Vehicle Wrap — low | $4,000 to $4,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 DapperTails Vehicle Wrap (Note 5) $4,000 $4,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising — high | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Grand Opening Advertising (Note 2) $5,000 $5,000 |
| Transport and Delivery Fees — low | $1,500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Transport and Delivery Fees (Note 6) $1,500 $4,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies — low | $5,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Inventory and Supplies (Note 7) $5,000 $10,000 |
| Initial franchise fee — low | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Initial Franchise Fe e (Note 1) $50,000 $50,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional training fee per day | $250/day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Optional Call Center fee per van per month | currently, $550/month per Grooming Van in operation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Interest charge per month | 1.5% per month from due date, or maximum allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Transfer fee percentage | 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee, up to a maximum of $30,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Technology Fee per month | currently, $400 per month plus $200 per month for each Grooming Van after the first Grooming Van | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Local marketing recommended spend — high | We recommend you spend $500 to $1,000 per month on your local marketing and advertising efforts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Renewal fee maximum | 25% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee, up to a maximum of $15,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Brand Fund revenue collection on unreported month | we will collect 120% of the last Brand Fund collected and settle the balance the next period in which you report revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Local marketing recommended spend — low | We recommend you spend $500 to $1,000 per month on your local marketing and advertising efforts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Grand Opening Advertising Fee | You must pay us a $5,000 fee for initial marketing and advertising support (the “Grand Opening Advertising Fee”) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Continuing royalty rate | 7% of monthly Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Technology fee per additional van per month | $200 per month for each Grooming Van after the first Grooming Van | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Multi-unit Development Fee — low | The Development Fee due upon execution of a Multi-Unit Development Agreement for two (2) to five (5) Franchised Businesses is $70,000 to $130,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Late charge per submission | $50 for each late submission | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Audit trigger — understated gross revenue | If an examination reveals that you have understated any Gross Revenue report by 2% or more | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Transfer fee maximum | 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee, up to a maximum of $30,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Multi-unit Development Fee — high | The Development Fee due upon execution of a Multi-Unit Development Agreement for two (2) to five (5) Franchised Businesses is $70,000 to $130,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Brand Fund Contribution rate | 2% of monthly Gross Revenue (Not currently assessed) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Single Unit Initial Franchise Fee | The Initial Franchise Fee for a Single Unit is $50,000.00. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Minimum local marketing spend per month | A minimum of $500 per calendar month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Renewal fee percentage | 25% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee, up to a maximum of $15,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2024
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 8 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 20 |
| 2023 | 0 | 10 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 17 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2022 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2022 0 0 0
Company Owned 2022 7 8 1
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 0 0 0
Company Owned 2023 8 10 2
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 0 0 0
SourcesCompany Owned 2024 10 17 7
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
For one Unit, the initial franchise fee is $50,000.00.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Initial Franchise Fee for a Single Unit is $50,000.00.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2024, the FDD reports 0 franchised locations and 17 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 20 · View Source
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
Spend less time sorting through brands and more time on options worth exploring.
Your Market
Check territory options with franchisors and identify the next questions to ask.
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