BarkSuds
Pet Services · Pet Grooming
- Royalty
- 6.0%
of weekly Net Sales
About BarkSuds
Introducing BarkSuds™, a brand dedicated to providing comfort and cleanliness for every dog, including the lovable mutt. We understand that most dogs don't require fancy grooming but still deserve to feel fresh and clean. That's why we offer the BarkSuds™ Bath Spaw package, which includes a luxurious bath, clean ears, express glands, teeth brushing, double towel dry, manicure, brush, blowout, and fluff for every visit. Say goodbye to expensive groomers and hello to BarkSuds™ UNLIMITED Monthly Grooming Club. For just $45 per month, your furry friend can enjoy unlimited grooming sessions. No add-ons, everything is included! Our philosophy is simple: we adore all dogs, regardless of pedigree, and believe they deserve affordable, convenient, and loving grooming services. At BarkSuds™, we understand that your pup is family. That's why we encourage you to bring them in for routine cleaning as often as you like. Let them cuddle in bed and curl up on the sofa with confidence, knowing they're always fresh and clean. Our monthly membership ensures that your four-legged kids are bed and sofa ready for lots of kisses and licks. Join BarkSuds™ today and experience unlimited clean, served up with love and passion. Visit our website to find a location near you and learn more about our services.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$45k
- Discretionary reductions
We reserve the right to waive or reduce the initial franchise fee for our affiliates, employees, existing franchises or if we run a franchise marketing promotion.
- Footprint
1,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$225k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open7 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
Showing 4 of 6 mapped locations
Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.