What is the initial franchise fee for a Hydrodog territory with a population of up to 150,000?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Initial Franchise Fee
When you sign your franchise agreement, you must pay us an Initial Franchise Fee ("Franchise Fee") of $40,000 for a Territory with a population of up to 150,000. The Franchise Fee is uniform, due in lump sum, and fully earned and non-refundable upon payment.
U.S. Veterans' Discount
If (i) you are a veteran, (ii) your spouse is a veteran or on active duty, (iii) your biological mother or father is a veteran or on active duty, (iv) your spouse's biological mother or father is a veteran or on active duty, (v) your child is a veteran or on active duty, or (vi) the shareholders, members, or partners owning at least 51% of franchised business are veterans then we will discount our initial franchise fee for your first HydroDog franchise by 15%. This discount applies solely to the Franchise Fee for your first franchise and does not apply to any Additional Territory Fees, subsequent franchise purchases, or any other fees or charges under the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee is $40,000 for a territory with a population of up to 150,000 people. This fee is non-refundable and is due as a lump sum payment on the agreement date. The franchise fee is considered fully earned by Hydrodog upon receipt.
For a prospective Hydrodog franchisee, this means that before starting operations, they must pay Hydrodog $40,000 to secure the rights to a territory. This fee grants the franchisee the right to operate a Hydrodog business within the designated territory, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the franchise agreement. It is important to note that this fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether the franchisee ultimately opens for business or if the franchise agreement is terminated.
Hydrodog also offers a discount on the initial franchise fee for U.S. veterans, their spouses, parents, or children. If the franchisee qualifies, they will receive a 15% discount on the initial franchise fee for their first Hydrodog franchise. This discount does not apply to any additional territory fees, subsequent franchise purchases, or any other fees or charges under the Franchise Agreement.