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BARK & MANE

BARK & MANE provides mobile bathing and grooming for dogs and cats. Franchisees serve customers in designated territories using customized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$167,325 – $208,650

USD estimate includes the franchise fee, three territory fees and startup costs for the first Van, using financed or leased payments. Two later required Vans cost extra. Includes three months of operating funds, excluding personal living expenses. See startup-budget and Van-payment details below.

Initial franchise fee

$16,958 – $19,950

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

USD first-agreement fee: $19,950, including initial training. Separate three-territory fees total $100,000. Eligible veterans, active service members and their spouses pay $16,958 and $85,000, respectively. Fees are nonrefundable and due at signing, subject to financing arrangements.

Selected fees

  • RoyaltyMonthly: 6% of first $83,300 in prior-month Gross Revenue, 5% above; minimums apply.

    Pay the greater of the percentage calculation across the three territories or the monthly minimum: $0 in months 0-3 from the start date, $700 in months 4-9, $1,400 in months 10-15, then $2,100. Minimums may rise annually by the greater of an increase up to CPI or 3%.

  • Advertising contributionMonthly: greater of 2% of prior-month Gross Revenue or $500 per territory.

    The minimum may rise annually by the greater of an increase up to CPI or 3%. Spending in your territory is not guaranteed. Special assessments may apply with written approval from two-thirds of affected businesses; participation in any required advertising cooperative is mandatory.

  • Local marketing$550/month package, plus at least $3,000/month opening marketing for the first 3 operating months.

    Both programs use the designated supplier and are separate from the national fund. The $550 package excludes digital ad purchases, which are optional and extra. Additional local spending may be required in the future. Advertising materials and branded online channels need advance written approval.

These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.

Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.

Ownership and support

What owning this franchise involves

Your role

You must operate through a company or corporation; active owner participation is preferred.

Owner involvement
If you do not operate the business yourself, you must employ a full-time manager.
Main responsibilities
You control employee hiring, wages, scheduling and supervision.
Manager requirements
Identify your trained manager to the franchisor and report manager changes in writing.

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Disclosure document

The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.

AUSSIE PET MOBILE, INC., Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 1, 2026, as amended June 16, 2026

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.