Key Numbers
154
Total units open
33
Units opened last year
1
Units closed last year
32
Net unit growth
Scenthound Franchise
Pet Services FDD 2026 Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from Scenthound's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$323K - $551K
Franchise fee
$50K
Median unit revenue
$489k
System size
148 (+33)
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
Scenthound fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale pet services concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓148 units — strong system scale
- ✓Strong unit retention (0.7% closure ratio)
⚠ Risks to review
- ⚠No Item 19 disclosure — buyers fly blind on revenue
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$323K - $551K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 1.5–3% ad
Item 19 median rev
$489k franchised units open and operating for full 24 months as of…
System size (Item 20)
148 +33
Company-owned units
5
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Buyer qualifications
✓No bankruptcy disclosed
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
$285k
Median
$489k
P75
$760k
▪ n = 69 units · franchised units open and operating for full 24 months as of December 31, 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
What you'd pay the franchisor
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 1.5–3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$490,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (1.5–3%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
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4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How Scenthound ranks against 51 Pet Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
68th pct · of 51 peers
Franchise fee
53rd pct · of 51 peers
System size
82nd pct · of 51 peers
Pet Services industry averages
Avg investment
$292K - $625K
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
73
Franchises analyzed
51
How Scenthound stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenthound | Disclosed | $50K | $323K - $551K | 6% | 148 |
| Woof Gang Bakery Similar price | Disclosed | $50K | $191K - $560K | 7% | 288 |
| Psp Franchise Operations Biggest system | Disclosed | $50K | $541K - $2.0M | 2–3% | 502 |
| Petland Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $316K - $1.1M | 2.25–4.5% | 69 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Scenthound franchise cost?
Scenthound requires a $49,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $322,999–$550,769, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Scenthound?
Scenthound franchises are sold by Scenthound Franchising LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Does Scenthound disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
No. Scenthound does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
What ongoing fees does Scenthound charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.5% to 3.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many Scenthound locations are there?
As of their 2026 FDD, Scenthound has 148 total locations, with 33 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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