The Dog Stop
Pittsburgh, PA
The Dog Stop is a prominent franchise in the Pet Services sector, founded in 2009 and began offering franchising in 2013. The investment necessary ranges from $450,000 to $900,000, with a franchise fee of $49,000 and a liquid capital requirement of $175,000. Currently operating 50 units from its headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, The Dog Stop provides extensive training and operational support to franchisees. The franchise has seen a steady growth of 15% over the last five years, indicating strong demand for pet care services. Ideal franchisees are individuals who love animals and seek to create a positive environment for pets and their owners.
FIC Score
out of 100
Investment Range
$450K – $900K
Franchise Fee
$49K
Total Units
50
5-Year Growth
+15%
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About the The Dog Stop Franchise Opportunity
The The Dog Stop franchise is a Pet Services franchising opportunity founded in 2009 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. With over 50 franchise units, The Dog Stop is one of the recognized brands in the pet services sector available to prospective franchisees.
The total investment required to become a The Dog Stop franchisee ranges from $450K to $900K. The initial franchise fee is $49K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $175K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 6%.
The Franchise Information Center has assigned The Dog Stop a FIC Score of 0.5 out of 100, ranking it #755 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (0.5/100), franchisor support quality (0.5/100), and unit economics (0.5/100).
The Dog Stop has demonstrated 15% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.
The Franchise Information Center provides free consultations to help you evaluate whether the The Dog Stop franchise is the right franchising investment for your goals, budget, and market. Our expert franchise brokers work directly with franchisors on your behalf — at no cost to you.
The Dog Stop
FIC 0.5 · #755
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