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.
Franchise overview by FranRelay
DOODYCALLS
DOODYCALLS provides exterior pet waste removal for homes, apartment communities, commercial properties and homeowner associations. Franchisees run a local service business and may also offer approved odor-control services.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$76,450 – $93,850
USD estimate includes the base fee, $6,000 opening marketing and six months of operating funds. Assumes no discounts or Existing Customer Fee. Excludes real estate; the operating-funds allowance excludes taxes, financing costs and owner pay. More funds may be needed.
Initial franchise fee
$39,900
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD base fee for a territory of about 100,000 to 150,000 households. An existing customer base may add a fee. Discounts and multi-territory pricing may apply. Nonrefundable and due at signing unless the franchisor approves fee financing.
Selected fees
RoyaltyPer territory: greater of 7.5% of Gross Revenue or monthly minimums of $900 to $7,875.
Per-territory minimums by month from original opening: 1-12 $900; 13-24 $1,875; 25-36 $3,375; 37-48 $4,875; 49-60 $6,000; 61-72 $6,750; 73-84 $7,125; 85-96 $7,500; 97+ $7,875. Calendar-year-to-date: greater of minimums or 7.5% of Gross Revenue, less royalties paid. Monthly, even with no sales.
Advertising contribution1.5% of Gross Revenue, paid monthly with royalty.
The franchisor may raise the rate on notice, up to 2% of Gross Revenue. Separate from required local spending and opening marketing. The royalty billing period may change.
Local marketingAt least $36,000/calendar year from opening; due monthly, first partial year prorated.
Spend applies separately to each territory: $12,000 for designated advertising, less the website fee; $6,000 for approved marketing of your choice, with receipts required. Up to $18,000 may fund commercial development staff or an approved pet-waste business acquisition in your territory. Opening marketing and the Brand Fund are separate; future cooperative obligations may apply.
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
Choose an owner or General Manager as the Key Person who directs daily operations.
- Owner involvement
- The Key Person works at the business office and has authority to bind the business in all operating decisions.
- Main responsibilities
- Run field services, routing, invoicing and local marketing under brand standards.
- Manager requirements
- If an owner is not the Key Person, the General Manager must fill that role and complete required training.
Free consultation
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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.
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An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.