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Dogtopia vs DoodyCalls — which franchise is the better buy?

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DogtopiaDoodyCalls
Disclosure honestyBC
Investment from$664,355$76,450
Total fees9%
Outlets266134
Lawsuits20

Dogtopia: what their numbers say

2025 gross sales and operating metrics by sales brackets. 48% of 202 qualifying outlets met/exceeded average gross sales ($935,548). Net operating margins ranged 6.5%-30% by sales tier.

DoodyCalls: what their numbers say

Systemwide sales $24M (2025). 65 franchisees in 107 territories full year 2025. Top 25% avg $1,013,831; median $147,096 overall. No income projections provided.

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