Does Dog Haus generally provide financing for the Initial Franchise Fee or Development Fee?

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Dog Haus generally does not offer financing for the Initial Franchise Fee or Development Fee. However, Dog Haus may reduce, finance, defer, or waive these fees if a unique or compelling situation warrants it. This decision is made at Dog Haus's discretion.

For prospective franchisees, this means they should typically plan to secure their own financing for the Initial Franchise Fee and Development Fee. The Initial Franchise Fee is $40,000 for a single Dog Haus Fast Casual Restaurant, Biergarten Restaurant, or Remote Kitchen. The Development Fee is $20,000 for each Fast Casual or Biergarten Restaurant (other than the first) developed under an Area Development Agreement. For Remote Kitchens, the Development Fee is $20,000 for each Remote Kitchen beyond the first, when signing an Area Development Agreement for a minimum of two Remote Kitchens.

While Dog Haus does not generally provide financing, the possibility of a reduction, deferral, or waiver of fees in specific situations offers some flexibility. A potential franchisee should inquire about the specific conditions under which such arrangements might be considered. It is important to note that all fees discussed in Item 5 are fully earned by Dog Haus when paid and are non-refundable under any circumstances.

In the franchise industry, it is not uncommon for franchisors to offer financing options, but many require franchisees to seek funding through third-party lenders. The fact that Dog Haus may consider alternative arrangements in unique situations could be seen as a potential benefit, but it is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon as a primary source of funding.