What is the estimated low and high range for a purchased 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 |
| HydroDog Vehicle Delivery(3) | $0 | $5,000 | Lump Sum | By agreement with us or dealer | Third Party |
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.
If additional vehicles are required based on population, you must add each required additional HydroDog Vehicle within 6 months after commencing operations or within 6 months of any population increase that triggers the requirement for an additional vehicle.
Failure to add required vehicles within these timeframes will constitute a default under the Franchise Agreement.
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 Hydrodog vehicle if purchased ranges from $105,000 to $155,000. This cost is paid monthly to an approved supplier. Note 3 in Item 7 states that 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.
In addition to the cost of the vehicle itself, there is also a HydroDog Vehicle Delivery cost that ranges from $0 to $5,000, paid as a lump sum to a third party by agreement with Hydrodog or the dealer.
It is important to note that you must maintain one HydroDog Vehicle for every 100,000 in population within your territory. If additional vehicles are required based on population, you must add each required additional HydroDog Vehicle within 6 months after commencing operations or within 6 months of any population increase that triggers the requirement for an additional vehicle. Failure to add required vehicles within these timeframes will constitute a default under the Franchise Agreement. This could significantly increase your initial investment and ongoing expenses depending on the size and growth of your territory.