Woofie's Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Woofie's fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale pet services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$182K - $295K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$58K

Royalty (Item 6)

6.5% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$156k franchisees in operation for entire fiscal year 2025

System size (Item 20)

101 +27

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

8+ yrs

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

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Buyer qualifications

✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation

Data extracted from the 2026 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.

Item 19 revenue distribution

Where units actually land — not just the headline average.

P25

$42k

Median

$156k

P75

$432k

▪ n = 74 units · franchisees in operation for entire fiscal year 2025 · fiscal year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6.5% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$160,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6.5%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

101

Total units open

27

Units opened last year

8

Units closed last year

19

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Woofie's ranks against 51 Pet Services peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

45th pct · of 51 peers

Franchise fee

83rd pct · of 51 peers

System size

74th pct · of 51 peers

Pet Services industry averages

Avg investment

$292K - $625K

Avg franchise fee

$46K

Avg system size

73

Franchises analyzed

51

How Woofie's stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Woofie's Disclosed $58K $182K - $295K 6.5% 101
Furry Cuts! Petmobile InternationalSimilar price None $137K - $310K 71
Psp Franchise OperationsBiggest system Disclosed $50K $541K - $2.0M 2–3% 502
PetlandTop-rated in category Disclosed $50K $316K - $1.1M 2.25–4.5% 69

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Woofie's franchise cost?

Woofie's requires a $57,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $181,558–$294,936, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Woofie's?

Woofie's is franchised by Woofie's Pet Ventures, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does Woofie's disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Woofie's discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $155,554. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Woofie's charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6.5% of Gross Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenue on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Woofie's locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Woofie's has 101 total locations, with 27 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Woofie's grant exclusive territory?

No. Woofie's 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.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Woofie's discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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