How much is the additional territory fee for Hydrodog for areas with populations of up to 50,000?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
up to one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) people (the "Initial Franchise Fee"). The Initial Franchise Fee is fully earned upon receipt. The Franchise Fee is due in a lump sum payment on the Agreement Date.
- 6.2 Additional Territory Fee. You may purchase additional territory rights for areas with populations of up to 50,000 each for an additional fee of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per additional territory (the "Additional Territory Fee"). The Additional Te
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have the option to purchase additional territory rights. For each additional territory with a population of up to 50,000, Hydrodog charges an additional territory fee of $10,000. This fee is uniform and must be paid in a lump sum.
It is important to note that this additional territory fee is non-refundable once paid to Hydrodog. The fee is not prorated, meaning the franchisee will still pay the full $10,000 even if the population in the additional territory is less than 50,000.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisors often charge fees for expanding a franchisee's territory. Prospective Hydrodog franchisees should carefully consider the population and potential market in any additional territories before purchasing the rights, as the $10,000 fee is non-refundable regardless of the territory's actual population or performance.