For which Hydrodog franchisees is the amount of tips collected not disclosed?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Franchisee | Gross Sales | Tips Collected by Franchisee |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 – December | January 1, 2024 – December 31, | |
| 31, 2024 | 2024 | |
| A&M Pups, LLC | $237,972.64 | $30,542.33 |
| Clinesmith Company, LLC | $358,757.02 | $66,372.34 |
| Amelia Jenks | $117,355 | $10,772 |
| P&A Passauer, LLC | $106,703 | Not disclosed |
| Hannah’s Hounds, LLC | $61,735 | $11,067.45 |
| Jody Maple | $69,540 | Not disclosed |
| Blacksmith, LLC | $118,445 | $20,363.68 |
| Mingling Paws, LLC | $71,933.96 | $4,237.25 |
| Tia Paws, LLC | $77,337 | Not disclosed |
| Tail Waggin Grooming, | $71,349.50 | $9,226 |
| LLC | ||
| BP Grooming, LLC | $126,767,30 | $20,316.05 |
| Leslie McInnis | $181,045.57 | $8,420.57 |
| KC Mobile Grooming, LLC | $361,267.50 | $33,380.73 |
| (opened December 2024) | ||
| HydroDog Coda, LLC | $98,690.60 | $12,336.60 |
| (opened October 2024) | ||
| Dominion Dogs Inc. | $85,540.13 | $10,721.63 |
| (opened August 2024) |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 38–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the amount of tips collected by several franchisees was not disclosed. Specifically, for the period between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, the tip amounts are not disclosed for P&A Passauer, LLC, Jody Maple, and Tia Paws, LLC. This information is part of Hydrodog's financial performance representation, which includes data reported by 15 of the 20 franchisee-owned businesses that were in operation as of December 31, 2024.
For a prospective Hydrodog franchisee, this lack of disclosure could be significant. Tips can form a notable portion of a groomer's income, as evidenced by the disclosed amounts for other franchisees. The FDD defines "Tips" as voluntary monetary gratuities provided by the customer directly to the groomer in recognition of services rendered. Not having this data for certain franchisees makes it harder to get a complete picture of potential earnings.
It is important to note that Hydrodog states that individual results may differ, and there is no assurance that a franchisee will earn as much as the amounts represented. The FDD also clarifies that the financial performance data is unaudited. A potential franchisee should conduct their own independent investigation and consult with financial advisors and legal counsel before making any investment decisions. They may also request written substantiation of the data used in preparing the financial performance representation from Hydrodog.