When is the Hydrodog Initial Tools Package fee due?
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-refundable upon payment.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you have less than five years of grooming experience or are not a certified groomer, you must purchase the Initial Tools Package. The fee for this package is $2,500. This fee is due when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
The Initial Tools Package is customized for each franchisee based on the tools needed for their Hydrodog business. Once the fee is paid, it is considered fully earned by Hydrodog and is non-refundable.
This means that prospective Hydrodog franchisees who lack sufficient grooming experience or certification must be prepared to pay the $2,500 Initial Tools Package fee at the time they sign the franchise agreement. This is a non-negotiable, upfront cost for those who do not meet the experience requirements. Franchisees should ensure they have the necessary funds available when signing the agreement, as the fee is immediately earned and non-refundable.