K-9 Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

K-9 Franchising, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging pet services concept.

✓ Strengths

Key FDD Facts

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

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

7%

System size (Item 20)

37 +7

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

10+ yrs

Company-owned units

6

Item 3 litigation

1 suit

Buyer qualifications

✓Financing available✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case

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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,480,000

$100k$2.7M

Royalty (7%)

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

40

Total units open

10

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

10

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

3

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

How K-9 stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
K-9 Disclosed $50K 7% 37
BobarkSimilar price None $40K 6% 5
PspBiggest system Disclosed $50K $541K - $2.0M 2–3% 735
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 K-9 Franchising, LLC franchise cost?

K-9 Franchising, LLC requires a $49,500 initial franchise fee, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does K-9 Franchising, LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. K-9 Franchising, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does K-9 Franchising, LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Revenues on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many K-9 Franchising, LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, K-9 Franchising, LLC has 37 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, K-9 Franchising, 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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