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Dogtopia vs Pet Wants — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Dogtopia | Pet Wants | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | C |
| Investment from | $664,355 | $148,150 |
| Total fees | 9% | 9% |
| Outlets | 266 | 158 |
| Lawsuits | 2 | 3 |
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.
Pet Wants: what their numbers say
Gross revenues only; 51 stores reported 2025 data. Average $546,633; range $81,971–$1.76M. Only 24% achieved average. No expense/profit data.
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