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Franchise overview by FranRelay
K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel
K-9 Resorts offers dog daycare and overnight boarding in Luxury and Boutique Pet Hotels. Franchisees operate facilities with private accommodations, premium dog beds, air purification systems and outdoor courtyards.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$2,357,802 – $3,949,331
USD. Includes the franchise fee and three months of additional funds. Assumes leased retrofit space of 6,326-10,836 sq. ft. with fire suppression. The startup allowance excludes interest, debt service, royalties and brand fund payments. Shared site and budget conditions below apply.
Initial franchise fee
$49,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD. Due in full at signing and nonrefundable. Includes initial training tuition for up to three people.
Selected fees
Royalty7% of Gross Revenues, collected twice monthly
Gross Revenues includes business receipts before expenses, gift cards when purchased and business-interruption proceeds. Remitted sales tax and customer refunds or adjustments are excluded. Calculated on a cash basis when a sale is made. Collection frequency may change.
Advertising contribution2% of monthly Gross Revenues, paid monthly to the brand development fund
Local marketingAt least $5,000/month for the first 4 operating months; then 3% of monthly Gross Revenues, minimum $2,000/month
First four months: at least $20,000 total, including a virtual video tour. Afterward, annual Gross Revenues above $1,250,000 reduce the rate to 2%, still at least $2,000/month. Use the approved vendor. If formed, a cooperative can require up to 2% of monthly Gross Revenues, credited toward local spending. Required marketing packages are separate.
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 who will oversee daily pet care, staff and customer service while you retain responsibility for the resort.
- Owner involvement
- Personal participation by you or your Operating Principal is strongly recommended.
- Main responsibilities
- Offer approved products and services; other business activities at the resort need written permission.
- Manager requirements
- Without owner or Operating Principal daily involvement, an approved, certified GM must supervise on site all open hours.
Free consultation
Let's talk about K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel.
Talk through your budget, ownership role and the differences between Luxury and Boutique hotel formats.
Free for buyers. Franchisors may pay FranRelay if you go ahead; we tell you before any introduction, and nothing happens without your go-ahead.
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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.
K-9 FRANCHISING, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. ISSUANCE DATE: April 13, 2026, amended August 26, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.