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The real numbers on owning a Hike Doggie (Unit) franchise

Pet Services - Dog Walking/Hiking · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5
Investment
$83,100–$205,400
Total fees
10% of sales
Outlets
6
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
2

Is Hike Doggie (Unit) worth it? How it compares to 6 similar franchises

Ongoing fees10% of salessteeper than 67% of pet services franchises
Startup costfrom $83,100cheaper than most (median $271,825)
Disclosure honestyGrade Dless honest than most of the category
Closure rate0.0% of outletsbetter than most (median 0.0%)
Disclosed lawsuits2about average

Benchmarked against every pet services franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Affiliate-owned outlet (Denver, 4 buses, 10 territories): $1,012,795 gross revenue 2025. Franchised outlet (Centennial, 1 bus, 3 territories): Q1-Q4 2025 ranged $16,760-$31,190; Q1 2026: $39,225. Material differences: affiliate established 2016, franchisees incur 8% royalty, 2% brand fund, $500/month local advertising.

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)

No failures/closures reported. 5 franchised outlets operational; 4 opened 2025 (insufficient operating history).

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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Franchisor's framing: Affiliate-owned outlet (Denver, 4 buses, 10 territories): $1,012,795 gross revenue 2025. Franch…
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Hike Doggie (Unit) franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Hike Doggie (Unit) franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $83,100–$205,400, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hike Doggie (Unit) franchise owners make?
Affiliate-owned outlet (Denver, 4 buses, 10 territories): $1,012,795 gross revenue 2025. Franchised outlet (Centennial, 1 bus, 3 territories): Q1-Q4 2025 ranged $16,760-$31,190; Q1 2026: $39,225. Material differences: affiliate established 2016, franchisees incur 8% royalty, 2% brand fund, $500/month local advertising. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Hike Doggie (Unit) franchise failure rate?
No failures/closures reported. 5 franchised outlets operational; 4 opened 2025 (insufficient operating history).
Is a Hike Doggie (Unit) franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hike Doggie (Unit) scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Hike Doggie (Unit) or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.