What is the estimated low and high range for a leased Hydrodog vehicle?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure (1) | Estimated Amount or Estimated Low ‒ High Range | Method Of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is To Be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HydroDog Vehicle(3) | $1,000 (leased) $105,000 (purchased) | $2,500 (leased) $155,000 (purchased) | Monthly | Monthly | Approved Supplier |
Currently you must lease or purchase the HydroDog Vehicle from an approved supplier.
Your HydroDog Vehicle must be outfitted and wrapped in the colors, specifications and manner we specify.
The low-end estimate assumes will lease the required HydroDog Vehicle for the business.
The high-end estimate assumes you purchase the HydroDog Vehicle with certain fees and costs payable upon signing the purchase agreement and assumes that you have good credit.
If you choose to lease the HydroDog Vehicle, the estimate for payments in the chart above does not include any deposit.
You must maintain one (1) HydroDog Vehicle for every 100,000 population (or fraction thereof) in your Territory.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for a leased Hydrodog vehicle ranges from $1,000 to $2,500. This amount is paid monthly to an approved supplier.
It's important to note that this estimate does not include any deposit that may be required for the lease. Prospective franchisees should factor in potential deposit costs when budgeting for their initial investment. The FDD also states that franchisees must maintain one Hydrodog vehicle for every 100,000 in population within their territory.
The document also provides cost estimates for purchasing a Hydrodog vehicle, which range from $105,000 to $155,000. The FDD specifies that the low-end estimate assumes the franchisee will lease the vehicle, while the high-end estimate assumes the vehicle is purchased and that the franchisee has good credit. The Hydrodog vehicle must be outfitted and wrapped according to Hydrodog's specifications.