What is the minimum Multi-Unit Rights Fee for Central Bark Doggy Day Care?
Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
t the first year, and possibly longer. These estimates are based on over 25 years of experience from our affiliates and officers, as well as input from our franchisees. You should carefully review these numbers with a business advisor before deciding to buy the franchise. We do not offer financing for any part of the initial investment. Whether you can get financing—and on what terms—will depend on factors like your credit, available collateral, and lender policies. These estimates do not include financing costs, taxes, interest, or debt payments.
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement)
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Payable | to be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Unit Rights Fee | $15,000- $75,000 Lump sum | On signing the Multi | Us | ||
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| (2) | Unit Franchise | ||||
| Agreement | |||||
| Multi-Franchise Totals | If you purchase a Multi-2 Franchise under the MUFA, you will incur all the costs listed above | ||||
| for each Central Bark Business you open except that the Initial Franchise Fee will total $90,000 | |||||
| and allow you to open up to two Central Bark Businesses. If you were to open a Multi-2 | |||||
| Franchise to operate two Central Bark Businesses, using the same estimated initial expenses | |||||
| above, we estimate this total cost to range between $1,173,400 and $2,823,500. | |||||
| If you purchase a Multi-3 Franchise under the MUFA, you will incur all the costs listed above | |||||
| for each Central Bark Business you open except that the Initial Franchise Fee will total | |||||
| $125,000 and allow you to open up to three Central Bark Businesses. If you were to open a | |||||
| Multi-3 Franchise to operate three Central Bark Businesses, using the same estimated initial | |||||
| expenses above, we estimate this total cost to range between $1,777,600 and $4,252,750. | |||||
| If you purchase a Multi-4 Franchise under the MUFA, you will incur all the costs listed above | |||||
| for each Central Bark Business you open except that the Initial Franchise Fee will total | |||||
| $160,000 an |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 17–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Multi-Unit Rights Fee ranges from $15,000 to $75,000. The actual amount depends on the number of Central Bark Doggy Day Care facilities the franchisee agrees to develop. The fee is calculated as $15,000 multiplied by the number of facilities the franchisee commits to open, less one. For instance, if a franchisee agrees to open two Central Bark Doggy Day Care locations, the Multi-Unit Rights Fee would be $15,000. If they agree to open five locations, the fee would be $75,000. This fee is non-refundable.
This Multi-Unit Rights Fee is in addition to the costs associated with opening each Central Bark Doggy Day Care facility under the Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement (MUFA). When signing the MUFA, the franchisee is also required to sign their first Franchise Agreement. The document references a preceding chart for the estimated investment associated with that initial agreement. Central Bark Doggy Day Care does not offer direct or indirect financing for any part of the initial investment.
For franchisees considering a multi-unit agreement, understanding the fee structure is crucial. The initial franchise fee for each subsequent Franchise Agreement after the first one is $31,000 if a MUFA is signed. The Multi-Unit Rights Fee is payable in a lump sum upon signing the Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the number of units they plan to develop, as this decision directly impacts the initial fee and overall investment required. The FDD also outlines the initial franchise fee for multi-unit franchises with 2-5 locations, which ranges from $90,000 to $195,000.