TailWaggers Doggy Daycare
Pet Services · Pet Boarding & Daycare
- Active units
- 8
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About TailWaggers Doggy Daycare
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare is dedicated to providing an enriching and secure environment for dogs, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners. Located in multiple convenient locations, TailWaggers offers a variety of services, including dog daycare, boarding, and professional grooming, all designed to cater to the needs of your furry friends. In the daycare, dogs can socialize and play energetically in a clean and supervised setting, cared for by friendly Pack Leaders who shower them with love and attention. When it comes time for boarding, your pet will enjoy a cozy suite to rest after a day filled with fun. The grooming services take place in a cage-free atmosphere, promoting relaxation and reducing stress for your dog. TailWaggers also features a one-stop shop for pet supplies, offering a range of holistic food, healthy treats, durable toys, and stylish collars and leads. With a mission focused on creating a safe, enjoyable experience for dogs, TailWaggers Doggy Daycare is the ideal choice for pet owners seeking top-notch care.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$45k
- Additional franchise fee
$25,000 if additional franchise
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
5.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
6,000 – 8,000 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations8
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
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$910k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open240 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
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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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.