How are fees typically paid to Dog Haus?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
vied to reimburse us for our administrative efforts to process your reporting violations. |
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- Unless otherwise noted, all fees are uniformly imposed by and payable to us by electronic funds transfer or other automatic payment mechanism we designate and are non-refundable. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.6). None of these fees are imposed by a cooperative.
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- Interest begins from the date of the underpayment. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.5).
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- If state or local law in the state in which the Franchised Restaurant is located prohibits or restricts in any way your ability to pay and our ability to collect Royalty Fees or other amounts due to us based on revenue derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages at the Franchised Restaurant, we will reset the amount of the Royalty Fees or other sums payable to us and redefine Gross Sales to exclude the payment of Royalty Fees on revenue derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages to an amount that will have the same basic economic result for both you and us.
ITEM 7 ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
SINGLE DOG HAUS FAST CASUAL RESTAURANT
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH | METHOD OF PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Cash | AtSigning | Us |
| BUILD-OUT COSTS | |||||
| Utility Deposits, Fees & Licenses2 | $5,000 | $10,000 | Cash | As Incurred | City, County, State |
| Pre-Construction Cost (Architect, | $45,000 | $85,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Dog Haus Approved |
| Project Manager, Plans, Permits) 3 | Suppliers | ||||
| Leasehold/Construction4 | $125,000 | $180,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Dog Haus Approved Suppliers |
| FURNITURE, FIXTURES, | |||||
| EQUIPMENT & SIGNAGE | |||||
| Exterior Signage, Artwork; Graphics | $5,000 | $22,000 | AsArranged | As Incurred | Dog Haus Approved |
| & Interior Signage | Suppliers | ||||
| POS System and Software;;Printers and Related Hardware and Software; Sound System; Televisions 5 | $9,412 | $15,300 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Dog Haus Approved Suppliers |
| Equipment/Smallwares; Hood | $50,000 | $85,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Dog Haus Approved Suppliers |
| OTHER | |||||
| DesignatedFurniture;Trash Can Caddies & Trash Cans; Menu Boards & Ad Boxes; Drink Station; |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 22–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, fees are generally paid via electronic funds transfer or another automatic payment method that Dog Haus designates. Unless otherwise specified, these fees are uniformly imposed and payable to Dog Haus. Franchisees authorize Dog Haus to debit their designated primary business checking or savings operating account weekly for royalty fees and any other sums owed to Dog Haus or its affiliates.
Specifically, the initial franchise fee of $40,000 is paid in cash at signing to Dog Haus. Other expenses like utility deposits, fees, and licenses, which range from $5,000 to $10,000, are paid in cash as incurred to the city, county, or state. Pre-construction costs, estimated between $45,000 and $85,000, and leasehold/construction costs, ranging from $125,000 to $180,000, are arranged and paid as incurred to Dog Haus-approved suppliers.
For items such as exterior and interior signage, POS systems, equipment, and opening inventory, payment methods are arranged with Dog Haus-approved suppliers and are due before opening or as incurred. Grand opening marketing expenses, which range from $10,000 to $15,000, are arranged and paid to Dog Haus-approved suppliers, with payments due 14 days before opening and 30 days following the opening. Insurance premiums, estimated between $4,600 and $16,000, are paid in cash annually before opening to insurance carriers. These payment methods and schedules provide a clear framework for franchisees to manage their financial obligations to Dog Haus and its suppliers.