About Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy Franchise
Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy is a pet services franchise that began offering franchise opportunities in 2024.
The brand provides professional dog training programs for pet owners, covering obedience, behavior modification, puppy training, and advanced skills.
Each location operates as a dog training academy where certified trainers work with dogs and their owners to build stronger relationships through effective training methods.
Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$50K
Average Investment
$57K
Maximum Investment
$64K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $29,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 20% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | No advertising fund or fee is mentioned. Promotional programs are heavily focused on referrals, introductory price promotions, social media marketing, Google Business Profile placement, and public events. Marketing materials are created in-house by an affiliate. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $49,500 – $63,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $50K–$64K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (20% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (No advertising fund or fee is mentioned. Promotional programs are heavily focused on referrals, introductory price promotions, social media marketing, Google Business Profile placement, and public events. Marketing materials are created in-house by an affiliate.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $29,500 | $29,500 |
| Vehicle Deposit and Vehicle Wrap (note 2) | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Trained Dog (note 3) | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Marketing Materials and Dog Training Supplies (note 4) | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Lodging and Local Travel Costs to Attend Initial Training (note 5) | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Computer, iPad, iPad Phone Service, iPhone (note 6) | $500 | $500 |
| Initial Marketing Campaign (note 7) | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Professional fees (Attorney or Accountant (note 8) | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds – three months (note 9) | $2,500 | $10,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $900 per month |
| Audit Fee | Amount of understated fee, plus our costs to conduct the audit. |
| Weekly Coaching Calls | $750 Monthly |
| Operating Software | $150 Monthly |
| Additional Assistance | $400 per day per individual providing assistance, plus reimbursement of travel, lodging and dining costs. |
| Supplier Approval Fee | Reasonable charge, not to exceed $2,500 |
| Annual Convention Attendance Fee/Liquidated Damages for Non-Attendance | Attendance Fee is currently $300; or $2,500 if you fail to attend |
| Interest on Late Payment | 18% per year or the highest amount allowed by law, whichever is less. |
| Late Report Fee | $100 per late report. |
| Charge for "Insufficient Funds" | $100 plus reimbursement of our costs and expenses from your non-payment. |
| Enforcement costs and Attorneys' Fees | Actual costs incurred. |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss suffered. |
| Insurance | Amount of insurance premium plus administrative fee equal to 20% of insurance premium. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | six-day period |
| Classroom Training | 41.5 |
| On-the-Job Training | 6.5 |
| Training Location | Franchisor designates location and time. |
| Additional Training | We may periodically require your Key Person and other of your personnel to attend additional training courses or programs. We may also make optional training courses or programs available to you or your employees at locations we select, to instruct on new training techniques, procedures, or programs. Franchisor may charge a reasonable fee or tuition for this additional training and you are responsible for all training-related expenses, including travel, lodging, and dining expenses for these individuals and wages and salaries payable during training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | at least a 15,000 population |
| Description | Your Service Area will have at least a 15,000 population and will be identified on a map attached to the Franchise Agreement Summary Page. It may be identified by reference to streets, natural boundaries, or ZIP codes, or may be comprised of one or more cities or counties. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | two additional consecutive 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Notify us of your intent to renew and sign a successor franchise agreement (in the form being offered to new franchisees at the time of renewal) at least 6 months before the franchise term expires; be in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, pay us all amounts owed, comply with our then-current qualifications and training requirements, sign a release, and pay a renewal fee. The terms of the successor franchise agreement may be materially different than the terms of our current franchise agreement, and may include changes in fees and territorial protection. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Transfers require our prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld. You must be in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and all other agreements with us or our affiliates. You must also sign a general release, and all of your monetary obligations to us must be satisfied on or before the date of transfer. The new franchise owner must: meet our current qualifications; complete training; sign a new franchise agreement in the form being offered to new franchisees for the remaining term; sign a guaranty and a general release; pay the transfer fee. The terms of the successor franchise agreement may be materially different from the terms of our current franchise agreement, and may include changes in fees and territorial protection. |
| Termination for Cause | We can only terminate if you are in default. We can terminate the Franchise Agreement after providing you a 10-day cure period if you fail to pay any amounts due to us, fail to pay amounts due to your trade creditors (except if there is a bona fide dispute), fail to pay any amounts for which we have advanced funds or that we have guaranteed for your benefit, fail to maintain insurance, or fail to comply with requirements set forth in the Manual. We can terminate the Franchise Agreement upon delivery of notice and after a 30-day cure period for any other violation of the Franchise Agreement. The Franchise Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of your insolvency or bankruptcy. We can terminate the Franchise Agreement without providing you an opportunity to cure if your Key Person fails to successfully complete our initial training program, if you fail to commence operations within the required time period, if you fail to use our designated scheduling software, if you abandon the Franchised Business, if you or your Key Person commit certain types of crimes, if you or your owners violate any transfer restrictions, if you or any Owner fails to comply with confidentiality or non-compete obligations, if you or any Owner has made any misrepresentation on your franchise application, if an imminent threat or danger to public health or safety or the health or safety of any animal results from the operation of the Franchised Business, if you misstate your Gross Revenue or knowingly maintain false books or accounting records, if you misuse the Marks or Copyrighted Works or offer unauthorized products or services, if you purchase products or services from unapproved sources, or if we deliver to you two default notices within any 12-month period. |
| Non-Compete Period | two-year period |
| Non-Compete Details | Neither you nor your owners may own, maintain, advise, operate, engage in, be employed by, make loans to, or have any interest in or relationship or association with any other business providing dog training services during the term of the franchise. For a two-year period following expiration, termination or transfer of the franchise, neither you nor your owners may (i) perform dog training services for any customer or former customer of the Franchised Business or (ii) own, maintain, advise, operate, engage in, be employed by, make loans to, or have any interest in any business providing dog training services within or within 20 miles from the perimeter of your former Service Area, or within 20 miles from the perimeter of the Service Area of any MAKE YOUR DOG EPIC DOG TRAINING ACADEMY business. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | If you operate the business as a sole proprietorship, we recommend (but do not require) that you participate personally in the direct operation of the franchised business. If the franchisee is a business entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company, we recommend (but do not require) that the franchised business be operated by an individual who owns an equity interest in the business entity. Although we do not require personal participation, our business model assumes that the Franchised Business will be owner-operated. The Key Person must successfully complete our initial training program and must agree to our confidentiality and noncompete requirements. |
| Required Suppliers | Designated provider for a demonstration dog certified to MAKE YOUR DOG EPIC standards; approved or designated vendors for vehicle wrap and merchandise bearing trademarks. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may purchase other products and services from other suppliers, so long as the products or services meet our standards and specifications, which may include brand requirements. We generally do not grant approval for alternative suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We and our Affiliates will derive revenue from your purchases and leases to the extent that you purchase goods and/or services from us and our affiliates. As of the date of this disclosure document, neither we nor our affiliates have derived any revenue on account of franchisee purchases or leases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Neither we nor any of our affiliates offer direct or indirect financing. Neither we nor any of our affiliates will guarantee your lease, note, or other obligations. |
Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$2K – $11K
Sample Size
2 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy Litigation & Risk Flags
3 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Net Income
$-49,370
Total Assets
$630
Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy franchise ranges from $49,500 to $63,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $29,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy charges a royalty fee of 20% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a No advertising fund or fee is mentioned. Promotional programs are heavily focused on referrals, introductory price promotions, social media marketing, Google Business Profile placement, and public events. Marketing materials are created in-house by an affiliate. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy franchise owners report . This is based on a sample of 2 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Make Your Dog Epic Dog Training Academy has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $49,500-$63,500, a 20% of Gross Revenue royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 3 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $29,500 and the total investment ranges from $49,500 to $63,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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