Hike Doggie franchise
A dog hiking business providing pickup, transport and guided outdoor activities. At the end of 2025 there were 6 Hike Doggie locations in the US, 5 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $83K–$205K
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 8%; $125 weekly minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 6+5 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From Happie Doggie, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Hike Doggie franchise costs
Opening Single territory costs an estimated $83,100 to $205,400. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Happie Doggie, LLC, 2026 filing, page 23
Hike Doggie franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Happie Doggie, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross revenue or $125 per week, whichever is greater. |
|---|
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Happie Doggie, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Hike Doggie publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Happie Doggie, LLC, 2026 filing, page 47
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 (+1) | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 (+4) | 1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Happie Doggie, LLC, 2026 filing, page 49
How Hike Doggie compares
Of the 22 pet franchises on this site, Hike Doggie is the 4th cheapest to open and the 19th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Hike Doggie | Typical pet |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $83K | $259K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 1.9% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 21 of 22 |
Typical is the median across the 22 brands in pet franchises.
