About The K9 Shop Franchise
The K9 Shop is a pet retail franchise offering premium dog food, treats, accessories, and wellness products in a boutique store environment.
Each location serves as a neighborhood destination for dog owners seeking high quality, curated products for their pets.
The brand has been franchising since 2022.
The K9 Shop Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$113K
Average Investment
$139K
Maximum Investment
$165K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | The greater of 5% of monthly Gross Sales or $300 per month of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund, not currently assessed); 3% of Gross Sales (Local Marketing) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $112,700 – $165,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $113K–$165K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (The greater of 5% of monthly Gross Sales or $300 per month) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund, not currently assessed); 3% of Gross Sales (Local Marketing)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Lease Deposits – 3 Months | $10,000 | $16,500 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Signage | $700 | $1,500 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sale System | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Insurance Deposits – 3 Months | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Travel for Initial Training | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $500 | $1,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $10,000 | $20,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | Up to $600 per month (Currently $250 per month) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit |
| POS System | Currently $250 per month |
| Online Ordering, Customer Rewards, and Gift Cards | As invoiced and as incurred (currently not implemented) |
| Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives | As established by cooperative members, but not exceeding 3% of Gross Sales |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | Not greater than $1,500 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Currently $300 per person per day |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | Currently $300 per day plus expenses |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | 5% of amount or $50, whichever is greater, or maximum fee allowed by law |
| Non-Compliance (Item 6) | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Supplier Review | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Management Service | Actual costs incurred by us |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximate 2 week period |
| Classroom Training | 20 |
| On-the-Job Training | 42 |
| Training Location | Bohemia, New York |
| Additional Training | Supplemental on-site training: $300 per on-site trainer per day, plus travel expenses, meals and accommodation expenses. Initial training for replacement Operating Manager(s): $300 per manager per day. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | the smaller of a distance of 40 miles from the Shop Location in all directions travelable by road or, a territory encompassing a population of 1,000,000 people |
| Description | We may identify your Designated Territory by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations. If your Shop is located within a shopping mall or a similar facility with a captive market, your Designated Territory may be limited to the physical boundaries of the mall or facility. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 1 additional 10-year term |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew your franchise you must be in compliance with the terms of your Franchise Agreement, provide us with 180 days prior written notice of your request to renew, sign our then current form of Franchise Agreement and related agreements for the renewal term, sign a general release in our favor, pay a renewal fee, remodel and upgrade your Shop to meet our standards and specifications, secure and possess the legal right to continue to occupy the premises of your Shop location, and meet all other renewal requirements contained in the Franchise Agreement. Your Owners must be in compliance with their agreements with us, including the Franchise Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty, and they must personally guarantee the terms of your renewal Franchise Agreement which may contain terms materially different from your current Franchise Agreement. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisee must provide written notice to Franchisor of the proposed Transfer of this Agreement at least 30 days prior to the Transfer, and Franchisee must have also satisfied the obligations set forth in Article 14.F. below; All accrued monetary obligations of Franchisee and all other outstanding obligations to Franchisor and/or Franchisor’s affiliates under this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements must be satisfied in a timely manner, and Franchisee must satisfy all trade, supplier, and vendor accounts and other debts, of whatever nature or kind, in a timely manner; Franchisee, each Owner, and each Spouse must not be in default or material breach of this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements; The transferee shall be bound by all terms and conditions of this Agreement, and each owner of the transferee and their respective spouses shall personally execute the Franchise Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty; All obligations of Franchisee under this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements shall be assumed by the transferee; Franchisee, each Owner, and each Spouse must execute the General Release; Transferee may be required to execute a then current standard form Franchise Agreement; Transferee must improve, modify, refurbish, renovate, remodel, and/or otherwise upgrade Franchisee’s The K9 Shop Facility to conform to then current standards and specifications of Franchisor; Franchisee, each Owner, and each Spouse shall remain liable for all obligations to Franchisor; Transferee and its Managing Owner, managers and/or any other applicable employees must complete any training programs; Franchisee must pay the Transfer Fee; Franchisor’s approval of the material terms and conditions of the Transfer; Transferee’s employees, directors, officers, independent contractors, and agents who will have access to Confidential Information shall execute the Confidentiality Agreement; Franchisee entering into an agreement with Franchisor agreeing to subordinate any obligations of transferee to make installment payments of the purchase price to Franchisee to the transferee's obligations to Franchisor; Transfer must be made in compliance with all applicable laws; Transfer of the Franchised Business, the lease for Franchisee’s The K9 Shop Facility, Shop Location and the assets of the Franchised Business shall be made only in conjunction with a Transfer of this Agreement. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate if franchisee is in default of the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Curable defaults have 10 or 30 days to cure, non-curable defaults result in immediate termination. |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, franchisee shall not engage in any competitive business. For 24 months after termination/expiration, franchisee, owners, and spouses shall not participate in any competitive business within the Designated Territory and a 25-mile radius surrounding it, or within a 10-mile radius of any other The K9 Shop. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires that you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your designated managing shareholder, member or partner (your “Managing Owner”) be personally responsible for the management and overall supervision of your Shop. Your Managing Owner must complete, to our satisfaction, our initial training program and be approved by us. While we recommend that your Managing Owner personally participate in the day-to-day management and on-site supervision and operations of your Shop, you may hire an operating manager to supervise and manage the day-to-day on-site operations of your Shop provided that your operating manager: (a) meets all of our minimum standards and criteria for managers; (b) completes our initial training program; and (c) signs our confidentiality agreements (an “Operating Manager”). At all times, your Shop must be managed and supervised on-site by either a Managing Owner or Operating Manager. If you own and operate multiple Shops then each Shop must be managed and supervised on-site by an Operating Manager. |
| Required Suppliers | Our affiliate, K9 Distribution, LLC d/b/a Natural Pet Direct is currently designated as an approved supplier of pet food. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may only offer and sell the Approved Services and Products. You may only use those products, supplies, equipment, technology systems, and services that we authorize and designate in writing. We may designate ourselves and our affiliates as exclusive suppliers of source restricted goods and services. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We and/or our affiliates may receive rebates, payments and other material benefits from suppliers based on your purchases... As of the Issuance Date of this Disclosure Document we have not received revenue from suppliers from franchisee purchases... |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation. |
The K9 Shop Franchise Earnings — Item 19
The K9 Shop does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
The K9 Shop does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
The K9 Shop Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe K9 Shop 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.
The K9 Shop System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
2
The K9 Shop currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
00
Total Assets
$5K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending December 31.
The K9 Shop Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The K9 Shop franchise ranges from $112,700 to $165,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The K9 Shop charges a royalty fee of The greater of 5% of monthly Gross Sales or $300 per month of gross sales, plus a Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund, not currently assessed); 3% of Gross Sales (Local Marketing) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The K9 Shop 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 The K9 Shop to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
The K9 Shop does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
The K9 Shop has been franchising since 2022. The FDD shows an investment range of $112,700-$165,000, a The greater of 5% of monthly Gross Sales or $300 per month royalty, and no 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 $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $112,700 to $165,000 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $65,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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