What is the estimated low-end total initial investment for an All Dogs Unleashed franchise?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Payment is to be Made | |||||
| Leasehold Improvements2 | $362,000 | $560,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Contractors and suppliers | |
| Lease Deposit and First | $3,000 | $15,000 | Lump sum | As incurred | Landlord | |
| Month’s Rent3 | ||||||
| Utility Deposits and | $2,000 | $4,000 | Lump sum | As invoiced | Utility provider(s) | |
| Expenses4 | ||||||
| Furniture, Fixture, and | $80,000 | $200,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third party | |
| Equipment5 | suppliers | |||||
| Real Estate Project | $10,000 | $10,000 | Lump sum | As invoiced | Third party | |
| Management Fee6 | suppliers | |||||
| Construction Project | $0 | $10,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third party | |
| Management Fee7 | suppliers | |||||
| Point-of-Sale Equipment | $1,500 | $5,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third party | |
| and Computer Equipment8 | suppliers | |||||
| Signage9 | $12,000 | $20,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third party suppliers | |
| Initial Inventory10 | $5,000 | $20,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Us or third party suppliers | |
| Initial Training Expenses11 | $2,400 | $9,850 | As arranged | As incurred | Airlines, hotel, and restaurant or meal provider | |
| Training Materials12 | $100 | $150 | As arranged | As incurred | Us | |
| Business Permits and | $3,000 | $6,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Government | |
| Licensing13 | agency/agencies | |||||
| Legal and Accounting | $3,000 | $6,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Attorney, Accountant | |
| Insurance14 | $1,500 | $7,000 | Lump sum | As invoiced | Insurance carrier or broker | |
| Marketing15 | $5,000 | $5,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third party supplier | #### Notes: |
Note 1. The figure in the charts reflects our standard initial franchise fee. See Item 5 for more information about the initial franchise fee. If you enter into an Area Development Agreement with us, you will be required to pay us a development fee. The development fee is disclosed in Table B of this Item 7.
Note 2. Construction costs vary widely, depending upon the location, design, configuration, and condition of the premises. The high figure represents the estimated costs of constructing a fence and installing turf. The low figure represents the estimated costs of building out a second-generation space with the minimum square footage of 4,000 square feet and which already has a sufficient HVAC system and appropriate utility service and hook-ups.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 12–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated low-end total initial investment for a single-unit franchise is $680,500. This total encompasses various expenses that a new franchisee can expect to incur when starting the business. These expenses include the initial franchise fee, leasehold improvements, lease deposits, rent, utility deposits, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and project management fees.
Other costs contributing to the initial investment include point-of-sale and computer equipment, signage, initial inventory, training expenses, business permits and licenses, legal and accounting fees, insurance, and marketing expenses. Specifically, the initial franchise fee is $60,000. Leasehold improvements are estimated at $362,000, while lease deposit and first month’s rent are estimated at $3,000. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment costs are projected to be $80,000, and the real estate project management fee is $10,000. Point-of-sale and computer equipment are estimated at $1,500, and signage costs are projected at $12,000. The initial inventory is expected to cost $5,000, and initial training expenses are estimated at $2,400. Business permits and licensing are projected at $3,000, legal and accounting fees at $3,000, and insurance at $1,500. Marketing expenses are estimated at $5,000, and grand opening expenses are $10,000. Finally, additional funds for the first three months of operation are estimated at $120,000.
It is important to note that these are only estimates, and the actual costs may vary. Prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisees should carefully review these figures with a business advisor before making any decision to purchase the franchise. The FDD also states that all amounts are non-refundable unless otherwise noted, and All Dogs Unleashed does not offer direct or indirect financing.