What is the fee for the Initial Tools Package for a Hydrodog franchisee?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Initial Tools Package
If you possess less than 5 years of grooming experience and/or you are not a certified groomer, you are required to pay us a fee of $2,500 for your Initial Tools Package. The Initial Tools Package will be customized for each franchisee based on the tools needed. The Initial Tools package is due in lump sum and is fully earned and non-re
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees with less than 5 years of grooming experience or who are not certified groomers must pay $2,500 for the Initial Tools Package. This package is customized for each franchisee, based on the tools they need to begin operations. Hydrodog is currently the only approved supplier for the Initial Tools Package.
The Initial Tools Package fee is due in a lump sum when signing the Franchise Agreement. Once paid, the fee is considered fully earned and is non-refundable. This means that if a franchisee decides not to proceed with opening their Hydrodog business after paying for the Initial Tools Package, they will not receive a refund of this $2,500 fee.
This requirement ensures that new Hydrodog franchisees have the necessary tools to start their business, while also providing Hydrodog with revenue. Prospective franchisees should factor this cost into their initial investment and be aware of the non-refundable nature of the fee.