What is the range for the POS system and software expenditure for a Dog Haus franchise?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH | METHOD OF PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Cash | At Signing | Us |
| Opening Inventory | $4,500 | $6,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Dog Haus Approved Suppliers |
| POS System andSoftware; Printers and Related Hardware and Software 5 | $2,012 | $5,400 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Dog Haus Approved Suppliers |
| Grand Opening Marketing7 | $10,000 | $15,000 | As Arranged | 14Days Before Opening and 30 days following opening | Dog HausApproved Suppliers |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 22–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for the POS (Point of Sale) system and software, including printers and related hardware, varies depending on the franchise type. For a standard Dog Haus restaurant, the cost ranges from $2,012 to $5,400. However, for a Dog Haus restaurant with a sound system and televisions, the cost is between $9,412 and $15,300. These costs are to be paid to Dog Haus approved suppliers before opening.
The FDD specifies that Dog Haus currently uses a Toast POS System, which includes the Dog Haus Suite of Tools, featuring a dashboard portal for sales and operation reports, support plans, and handheld terminals. The cost to install the Toast POS system in a Dog Haus Fast Casual Restaurant or Biergarten ranges from $8,300 to $12,000, while the cost for a Remote Kitchen ranges from $800 to $1,500.
In addition to the initial installation costs, franchisees must also pay a monthly service fee ranging from $254 to $500 for help desk services, menu programming, web reporting, and a mobile point of sale application. Franchisees are also required to accept online orders through the Dog Haus website and mobile applications, incurring a one-time setup fee of $50 to $300, a monthly service fee of $100 to $500, and a dispatch delivery fee of 2% to 8% per order. Dog Haus retains the right to change POS systems and website/mobile applications with 90 days' notice, which could lead to unexpected expenses for franchisees.