What is the total estimated initial investment for a Hydrodog franchise with a leased HydroDog Vehicle?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure (1) | Estimated Amount or Estimated Low ‒ High Range | Method Of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is To Be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee (2) | $40,000 | $40,000 | Lump Sum | At the time of signing Franchise Agreement | Us |
| HydroDog Vehicle(3) | $1,000 (leased) $105,000 (purchased) | $2,500 (leased) $155,000 (purchased) | Monthly | Monthly | Approved Supplier |
| HydroDog Vehicle Delivery(3) | $0 | $5,000 | Lump Sum | By agreement with us or dealer | Third Party |
| Grand Opening Marketing (Per HydroDog Vehicle) (4) | $5,000 | $5,000 | Lump Sum | At least 60-days before opening | Us |
| Initial Tool Package (5) | $0 | $2,500 | Lump Sum | At the time of signing Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Construction, Improvements for home office | $0 | $1,000 | As Agreed | By agreement with provider | Lessors, Contractors, Subs |
| Professional Fees | $0 | $3,500 | As Agreed | By agreement | Third Parties |
| (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | with provider | ||||
| Computer System | $0 | $1,500 | Lump Sum or As Agreed | By agreement with provider | Third Parties |
| Office Equipment | $0 | $2,500 | Lump Sum or As Agreed | By agreement with provider | Third Parties |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $750 | Lump Sum | As Incurred | Third Parties |
| Insurance (monthly premium) | $250 | $750 | Lump Sum or As Agreed | As Incurred | Third Parties |
| State and local business licenses, permits, filing fees, etc. | $300 | $700 | As Required | As Incurred | Third Parties |
| Grooming School costs (6) | $0 | $20,000 | As Agreed | By agreement with provider | Third parties |
| Initial Training Fee (7) | $5,000 | $5,000 | Lump Sum/As required | As Incurred | Us |
| Additional Funds - 3 | $0 | $50,000 | As | As Incurred | Third Parties |
| months (8) | Incurred | ||||
| TOTAL ESTIMATED | $51,550 | $140,700 | |||
| INITIAL | |||||
| INVESTMENT (with | |||||
| leased HydroDog | |||||
| Vehicle) (9) |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total estimated initial investment for a franchise with a leased HydroDog vehicle ranges from $51,550 to $140,700. This range includes several cost components. The franchise fee is a fixed $40,000. The HydroDog vehicle costs between $1,000 and $2,500 if leased. Delivery of the HydroDog vehicle can range from $0 to $5,000. A grand opening marketing fee is $5,000. An initial tool package can range from $0 to $2,500. Construction and improvements for a home office can range from $0 to $1,000. Professional fees can range from $0 to $3,500. A computer system can range from $0 to $1,500. Office equipment can range from $0 to $2,500. Utility deposits can range from $0 to $750. Insurance (monthly premium) can range from $250 to $750. State and local business licenses, permits, and filing fees can range from $300 to $700. Grooming school costs can range from $0 to $20,000. The initial training fee is $5,000. Additional funds for the first three months can range from $0 to $50,000.
It is important to note that these figures are estimates, and the actual initial investment may vary. The low-end estimate assumes the franchisee will lease the HydroDog Vehicle. The high-end estimate assumes the franchisee purchases the HydroDog Vehicle and has good credit. The document also notes that all payments and fees due to Hydrodog or its affiliates are non-refundable under any circumstances. Payments to third parties may be refundable if you and the third party agree to allow for a refund.
A prospective franchisee should carefully review these figures with a business advisor, such as an accountant, before making any decision to purchase the franchise. The franchisee should also consider factors such as the size of the business, the area in which they intend to operate, and other factors that may affect the total cost of the initial investment.