Quick Verdict · who it fits
Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc. 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)
$955K - $1.2M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 1–3% ad
System size (Item 20)
225 +3
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
12+ yrs
Company-owned units
1
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible•Bankruptcy disclosed•2 Item 3 cases
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 1–3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (1–3%)
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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.
226
Total units open
225 franchised, 1 company-owned
3 new franchised units opened in 2025
Units opened last year
1 franchised location ceased operations in 2025
Units closed last year
2 units net increase in 2025
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
3
Questions to ask
How Camp Bow Wow ranks against 48 Pet Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
97th pct · of 48 peers
Franchise fee
63rd pct · of 48 peers
System size
87th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Bow Wow | Disclosed | $50K | $955K - $1.2M | 7% | 225 |
| Hounds Town USASimilar price | Disclosed | $49K | $668K - $1.1M | 6% | 96 |
| 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.
Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc. requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $954,606–$1,229,536, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Net Revenue or the Minimum Monthly Royalty and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Net Revenue up to a maximum of 3% of Net Revenue on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc. has 225 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc. 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, Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $25,000, a transfer fee of $15,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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