How much does a Hounds Town franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $667,610–$1,122,153, including a $49,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Hounds Town franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hounds Town scores A on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Hounds Town franchise

Dog daycare, boarding & spa franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

ADisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★★ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 5/5

Investment

$667,610–$1,122,153

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Hounds Town worth it? How it compares to 33 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $667,610	pricier than 82% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade A	more honest than 97% of hair, beauty & personal care franchises
Closure rate	1.0% of outlets	worse than 66% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every hair, beauty & personal care franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

74 locations (73 franchised, 1 affiliate) reported. Revenue ranges $92.6K-$1.36M. Excludes 22 new units, 1 shelter-partnership location. Net operating income avg $152K, median $155K.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 ceased operations 2025. Highest outlet count growth: +22 (2024), +20 (2025).

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Hounds Town franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Hounds Town franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $667,610–$1,122,153, including a $49,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hounds Town franchise owners make?: 74 locations (73 franchised, 1 affiliate) reported. Revenue ranges $92.6K-$1.36M. Excludes 22 new units, 1 shelter-partnership location. Net operating income avg $152K, median $155K. We grade this disclosure A for honesty.
What is the Hounds Town franchise failure rate?: 1 ceased operations 2025. Highest outlet count growth: +22 (2024), +20 (2025).
Is a Hounds Town franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hounds Town scores A on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36414-202604-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Hounds Town or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.