Quick Verdict · who it fits
ITK9 Franchise, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale pet services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$116K - $196K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$60K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
96 +43
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
7+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
42 days
Company-owned units
1
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$100,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
96 franchised outlets
Total units open
43 franchised outlets opened in 2024
Units opened last year
12 franchised outlets ceased operations in 2024
Units closed last year
+30 franchised units in 2024
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Itk9 ranks against 48 Pet Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
31st pct · of 48 peers
Franchise fee
84th pct · of 48 peers
System size
68th pct · of 48 peers
Pet Services industry averages
Avg investment
$300K - $645K
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
82
Franchises analyzed
48
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itk9 | Disclosed | $60K | $116K - $196K | 8% | 96 |
| Aussie Pet MobileSimilar price | Disclosed | $20K | $167K - $209K | 5–6% | 105 |
| PspBiggest system | Disclosed | $50K | $541K - $2.0M | 2–3% | 735 |
| PetlandTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $316K - $1.1M | 2.25–4.5% | 69 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
ITK9 Franchise, LLC requires a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $116,400–$195,750, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. ITK9 Franchise, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenues on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, ITK9 Franchise, LLC has 96 total locations, with 43 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. ITK9 Franchise, LLC's most recent FDD documents approximately 42 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. ITK9 Franchise, LLC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, ITK9 Franchise, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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