About Mo'Tail & Spaw Franchise
Mo'Tail and Spaw is a pet grooming and spa franchise that brings premium grooming services to dogs and cats in a welcoming, spa like environment.
The brand is set to begin franchising in 2026, offering a modern take on pet care that goes beyond basic grooming to include specialized treatments such as skin care, aromatherapy baths, and nail services.
Each location is designed to create a relaxing experience for both pets and their owners.
Mo'Tail & Spaw Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$824K
Average Investment
$1.4M
Maximum Investment
$2.0M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Revenues or $300 per week, whichever is greater | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $823,500 – $1,955,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $824K–$2.0M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Revenues or $300 per week, whichever is greater) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Project Management Fee | $25,000 | $40,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $250,000 | $900,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $35,000 | $75,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $5,000 |
| General Furniture/Fixtures | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| Kenneling System | $150,000 | $250,000 |
| Grooming Equipment | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Pet Transport Setup (buildout only) | $15,000 | $40,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Retail Initial Stock | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Coffee shop initial Setup | $0 | $17,500 |
| Insurance | $2,500 | $12,500 |
| Signage | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Office Equipment & Supplies | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Computer Equipment (Hardware, Software, POS System, etc.) | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Pre-Opening Expenses | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Daycare/Lodging Equipment & Camera System | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| Training | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Licenses & Permits | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Legal & Accounting | $2,500 | $12,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Additional Funds – three months | $150,000 | $225,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $20,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $20,000 |
| Technology Fee | Technology Setup Fee of $2,500 to $3,000 and $300 per week |
| Audit Fee | All costs of inspection and audit |
| Local Advertising | Up to 2% of Gross Revenues |
| Regional Advertising Cooperative | Up to 2% of Gross Revenues |
| Project Management Fee | $40,000 |
| Real Estate Coordination Fee | $10,000 |
| Launch Marketing Package | $15,000 to $23,000 |
| Marketing Tactics Fee | $3,500 to $12,665 per month |
| On-Site Evaluation | Our reasonable expenses include, without limitation, travel, lodging, wages, and meals. |
| Late Fees | $150 + 5% |
| Interest | 18% per annum |
| Insurance | Amount of premium paid by Mo'Tail & Spaw Franchising L.L.C. plus 20% |
| Delinquent Report Submission | $10 per day |
| Additional Training and Conventions | $75 per hour-1 hour minimum per day, plus travel expenses for additional onsite support; $400 per attendee of additional training, national conventions, and for new or replacement managers to attend the initial training |
| Refurbishment and Remodeling | Cost of Refurbishment and Remodeling |
| Interim Franchise Royalty Fees | Franchisor’s then-current Royalty Fee plus 2% |
| Relocation Fee | Reimbursement of Franchisor’s costs and expenses incurred for reviewing or approving the relocation |
| Supplier Approval | Reimbursement of costs and expenses Franchisor incurs in approving a supplier |
| Step-In Right Expenses | 5% of Gross Revenues |
| System Standard Violation | All costs of inspection and audit |
| Cost of Enforcement | Actual cost, including attorney fees |
| Indemnification | Actual cost, including attorney fees |
| Sales/Use Taxes | The amount of federal, state, and local taxes levied on the Royalty Fees, National Advertising Contributions, and other monies paid to Franchisor |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | up to 4 weeks or less |
| Classroom Training | 48 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 48 Hours |
| Training Location | Online and our Des Moines, Iowa, location |
| Additional Training | The cost of initial training for the franchisee and designated manager is included in the Initial Franchise Fee. Additional trainees beyond the franchisee and designee will incur a tuition fee of $400 per person. Travel, lodging, and other costs for all attendees are the franchisee's responsibility. The franchisor may provide additional training programs and host national conventions, which franchisees must attend, bearing all associated travel, lodging, and other costs. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | 3 to 5 mile radius from the Site |
| Description | Franchisees are granted a protected territory of a 3 to 5 mile radius from their approved site, within which they may sell, advertise, solicit, and offer to sell. However, the franchisor reserves extensive rights, including operating or licensing similar businesses outside the territory, acquiring competitive businesses within or outside the territory, establishing different model concepts (e.g., storefront, mobile) within or outside the territory, selling services through alternate channels (e.g., internet, direct mail), advertising online, and selling to 'Special Accounts' (customers not confined to a single territory). The franchisor is not obligated to pay compensation for its or other franchisees' activities in the franchisee's territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years from the date that we signed the Franchise Agreement. |
| Renewal Term | additional term of 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $20,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisor must still be offering franchises, the franchisee must provide written notice 6-12 months prior to term end, not be in default, substantially comply with the agreement, have the right to possess an approved site, refurbish the business to current standards, sign the then-current franchise agreement, pay a $20,000 Renewal Fee, and comply with current qualifications and training requirements. The new agreement may have materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | $20,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | All accrued monetary and other outstanding obligations to the franchisor and its affiliates must be satisfied. The transferor's right to receive compensation must be subordinated to the franchisor's rights. The transferee must sign a written assumption of obligations, meet the franchisor's educational, managerial, and business standards, possess good moral character, business reputation, credit rating, aptitude, and adequate financial resources, and successfully complete initial training. The transferee must also execute the franchisor's then-current franchise agreement and ancillary agreements. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate immediately for reasons including failure to secure a site or open on time, failure to satisfy training obligations, delinquency in payments (10+ days), repeated failures to submit reports/payments, default under other agreements, abandonment of business (2+ consecutive days), selling unauthorized products/services, failure to participate in promotional campaigns, selling in another franchise territory, refusal of audit/inspection, failure to meet System Standards (2+ inspections in 24 months), bankruptcy/insolvency, loss of site possession, failure to comply with laws (10 days after notice), unauthorized transfers, seizure/foreclosure of business, unsatisfied judgments ($25,000+ for 30 days), violation of restrictive covenants, criminal misconduct, or knowingly maintaining false records/understating Gross Revenues by 5%+. For other breaches, a 30-day cure period may apply. |
| Non-Compete Period | two (2) years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, the franchisee and its owners may not own, maintain, engage in, or have any interest in any competitive business (offering grooming and boarding or similar services). After termination or expiration, this restriction applies for two (2) years within 25 miles of any Mo'Tail & Spaw franchised business, and includes non-solicitation of customers for two (2) years. This does not apply to beneficial ownership of less than 5% of publicly traded companies. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Franchisees are not required to personally participate in the direct operations of the Franchised Business, though it is strongly recommended. However, a designated full-time on-premise manager, approved by the franchisor and having successfully completed initial training, must devote full-time energy to the business. This manager must sign a confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-competition agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | The franchisor is the exclusive supplier of Grand Opening Marketing, technology, and non-exclusive supplier of marketing tactics services, real estate coordination, and site project management services. Paws & Pints I, LLC, an affiliate, is a non-exclusive supplier of homemade dog treats, jerky, chews, and meals. Franchisees are required to purchase cleaning chemicals and tools, kenneling systems, architectural assistance, bookkeeping, additional training, insurance, grooming supplies and equipment, signage, technology and smartphone app, marketing and advertising, furniture, and equipment from designated or approved suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees may only purchase designated products and services from approved suppliers. The franchisor may designate new or different approved suppliers, including itself or its affiliates. Criteria for approval are not published. The franchisor may require samples, information, and physical inspections for approval, and may charge a fee for approval. Approval can be revoked with 30 days' notice. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor did not derive revenue from suppliers in 2025. However, its members and co-founders have an interest in Paws & Pints I, LLC, an affiliate that is a non-exclusive supplier of certain products, and the franchisor expects to receive revenue or material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees from this affiliate in the future. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer any direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation. |
Mo'Tail & Spaw Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$2.1M – $3.0M
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Mo'Tail & Spaw Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMo'Tail & Spaw has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Mo'Tail & Spaw System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Mo'Tail & Spaw currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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)
Total Assets
$36K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending December 31.
Mo'Tail & Spaw Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Mo'Tail & Spaw franchise ranges from $823,500 to $1,955,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Mo'Tail & Spaw charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Revenues or $300 per week, whichever is greater contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Mo'Tail & Spaw 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 Mo'Tail & Spaw to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Mo'Tail & Spaw franchise owners report . This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Mo'Tail & Spaw has been franchising since 2026. The FDD shows an investment range of $823,500-$1,955,000, a 6% of Gross Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $823,500 to $1,955,000 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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