Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Franchise Costs, Fees & FDD

Year Business Began: 2007

Franchising Since: 2008

Headquarters: Orlando, Florida

Estimated Number of Units: 275

Franchise Description: The franchisor is Woof Gang Bakery, Inc. The franchisor offers individual and multiple unit franchises for the operation of “Woof Gang Bakery” retail stores selling dog treats, pet food, pet accessories and pet grooming services.
Training Overview: The initial training program will take place at the franchisor’s training center in Orlando, Florida or another location it designates or, at its option, virtually (online). The program will be approximately 40 hours in length and may take place over a period of five consecutive days. The store manager must attend and complete the initial training program to the franchisor’s satisfaction. If the general manager is not the managing principal owner, the managing principal owner must also attend and complete the initial training program to the franchisor’s satisfaction. The franchisor may require that the managing principal owner and store manager attend all supplemental and refresher training programs that it may designate. The franchisor periodically may hold or sponsor franchise conventions and meetings relating to new services or products, new operational procedures or programs, training, business management, sales and sales promotion, or similar topics. These franchise conventions and meetings may be optional or mandatory, as the franchisor designates.

Territory Granted: Franchisees will receive a “protected area” that will be identified by a metes and bounds description or on a map attached to the Franchise Agreement, representing an area encompassing 30 square miles or a minimum residential population of 25,000 people, whichever is less, and with a minimum radius of 0.25 miles. During the term of the Franchise Agreement, if franchisees are complying with the provisions of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisor will not establish any other franchised or company-owned Woof Gang Bakery store in the protected territory. The continuation of territorial protection during the initial term of the Franchise Agreement does not depend on the achievement of any particular sales volume.

Obligations and Restrictions: The managing principal owner or a separately designated store manager who otherwise meets the franchisor’s manager criteria must successfully complete the initial training program and is responsible for day-to-day operations of the store. The managing principal owner or the designated store manager must devote his/her full time and effort to actively managing the store. Franchisees must offer for sale all and only those products and services that the franchisor has approved. Franchisees must maintain an inventory of approved products and other items in such quantities and variety that the franchisor directs or approves. In addition, franchisees must obtain their supplies and equipment from suppliers the franchisor selects or approves.

Term of Agreement and Renewal: The length of the initial franchise term is 10 years. If franchisees are in good standing, they can renew the Franchise Agreement for one additional 10 year term.

Financial Assistance: The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee any of a franchisee’s notes, leases or other obligations.

Estimated Initial Investment

Name of Fee	Low	High
Initial Franchise Fee	$49,900	$49,900
Start-up Media Fee	$15,000	$15,000
Travel / Expenses for Training	$1,200	$3,000
Leasehold Improvements / Construction	$30,000	$260,000
Architect Review Fee	$850	$850
Architectural Drawings	$10,800	$13,000
Rent	$7,500	$25,000
Computer and Point of Sale System	$3,370	$3,370
Equipment (Freezer, Grooming Equipment, and Signage)	$30,000	$55,000
Licenses and Permits	$100	$1,000
Insurance	$1,500	$3,500
Legal and Professional Fees	$1,200	$5,000
Opening Inventory	$18,000	$27,000
Working Capital (3 months)	$15,000	$45,000
ESTIMATED TOTAL	$184,420	$506,620

 
Other Fees

Type of Fee	Amount
Royalty Fee	7% of gross revenues.
National Marketing Fee	2% of gross revenues.
Initial Training Program Fee	$2,000
Optional Training Materials and Equipment	The franchisor’s reasonable costs for such materials and equipment.
Interest Expenses	Lesser of 18% per year or the maximum rate permitted by law.
Transfer	$7,500 for any transfer of a “controlling interest” in the franchise; $500 for any transfer of less than a controlling interest.
Audit	1.5% per month interest on amount of underpayment plus the cost of the audit and the amount of the underpayment.
Renewal Fee	50% of the then-current initial franchise fee for new Woof Gang Bakery franchisees.
Liquidated Damages for Early Termination	See FDD.
Approved Supplier Testing Fee	The franchisor’s reasonable and actual costs incurred.
Technology Fee	The franchisor may in the future charge franchisees a technology fee of up to $300/month during the term of the Franchise Agreement. This fee is currently $50/month.
Store Relocation Fee	$2,500
Store Management Fee	Actual cost of third party professionals or daily management fee not to exceed $1,500 if the franchisor provides a store manager.
Costs and Attorneys’ Fees	Reasonable costs and expenses.

The above information has been compiled from the FDD of Woof Gang Bakery. Year of FDD: 2025.
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