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The real numbers on owning a DapperTails franchise

Pet Grooming - Mobile Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$103,500–$242,000
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
33
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0

What their own earnings claim actually says

Company-owned outlet gross revenues Jan-Dec 2025 by location. 27 outlets operating. No franchisee data disclosed. Cherry-picking: excludes all 6 franchised outlets (opened December 2025, <2 weeks operation).

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

6 new franchises opened Dec 2025; 1 reacquired from franchisee (health issues). Limited track record.

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DapperTails franchise — frequently asked

How much does a DapperTails franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $103,500–$242,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do DapperTails franchise owners make?
Company-owned outlet gross revenues Jan-Dec 2025 by location. 27 outlets operating. No franchisee data disclosed. Cherry-picking: excludes all 6 franchised outlets (opened December 2025, &lt;2 weeks operation). We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the DapperTails franchise failure rate?
6 new franchises opened Dec 2025; 1 reacquired from franchisee (health issues). Limited track record.
Is a DapperTails franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. DapperTails scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35983-202604-11 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with DapperTails or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.