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
Woofie's
Woofie's provides pet sitting, dog walking, and grooming at clients' homes. Franchisees run a pet care team from an approved office and deliver grooming through a mobile pet spa van.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$181,558 – $294,936
USD estimate includes the $57,500 base fee, with no household surcharge or discount, and $60,000 to $80,000 for three months of startup funds without revenue offsets. Excludes real estate purchase. Assumes a financed van; office assumptions and possible add-ons appear below.
Initial franchise fee
$57,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD base fee for a territory with 50,000 to 75,000 households. Add $0.50 per household above 75,000; eligible discounts may apply. Due at signing unless financing is permitted; nonrefundable.
Selected fees
Royalty6.5% of Gross Revenue, paid twice monthly; annual minimum applies after six months
One territory: no minimum for months 0 to 6 from the original opening date; half the performance-based minimum for months 7 to 12, then the full minimum. Year-to-date shortfalls are billed; billing periods may change. Qualifying two- or three-territory agreements use a separate minimum schedule.
Advertising contribution2% of Gross Revenue, paid with royalty; capped at 2%
Local marketing$28,000 per calendar year from opening, prorated for the first partial year
Of the annual budget, $18,000 covers the designated program and website fee; $10,000 funds your chosen activities, with approval and proof of spending. The website fee is $350 monthly and may rise 10% on reasonable notice. Brand Fund payments are separate. Required cooperative spending may be credited to local spending or the Brand Fund at the franchisor's option.
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 build a pet care team around a trained Key Person who works at the business office.
- Owner involvement
- For an entity, the Key Person must be a majority owner during the first full year.
- Main responsibilities
- The Key Person directs daily operations, can commit the business to decisions, and certifies financial statements.
- Manager requirements
- From year two, another Key Person may serve if they meet brand standards, which may require 5% ownership.
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.
Woofie's Pet Ventures, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. not extracted; inspect cover.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.