The K9 Shop franchise
2022 filing · May 4, 2022
The K9 Shop at a glance
A pet shop selling raw and natural pet food, treats and related products. At the end of 2021 there were 2 The K9 Shop locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- The K9 Shop Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Bay Shore, New York
- Typical size
- 1,500–2,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $113K–$165K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- The greater of 5% of monthly gross sales or $300 a month, plus at least 3% on local marketing
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 2% of gross sales, not charged at present
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 2
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 2
- Change in 2 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 1
- Most in New York
From The K9 Shop Franchising LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
The K9 Shop among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | The K9 Shop | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $138,850 | Costs less than 79% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $45,000 | Higher than 55% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 2 | Fewer than 82% of franchises |
How much a The K9 Shop franchise costs
Opening one The K9 Shop costs an estimated $112,700 to $165,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($45,000) and initial inventory ($20,000 to $30,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | ||
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $7,500 | $15,000 | |
| Lease Deposits – 3 Months | $10,000 | $16,500 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $10,000 | $15,000 | |
| Signage | $700 | $1,500 | |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sale System | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $20,000 | $30,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Insurance Deposits – 3 Months | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Travel for Initial Training | $2,000 | $3,500 | |
| When Due Professional Fees | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Total | $112,700 | $165,000 | |
Source: The K9 Shop Franchising LLC, 2022 filing, page 18
The K9 Shop franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The K9 Shop Franchising LLC, 2022 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 5% of monthly gross sales or $300 a month, plus at least 3% on local marketing. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross sales, not charged at present. |
| Technology | Up to $600 per month |
| Renewal | $5,000 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Our then current training fee, currently $300 per person per day |
| Local Marketing | 3% of Gross Sales |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: The K9 Shop Franchising LLC, 2022 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures The K9 Shop does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: The K9 Shop Franchising LLC, 2022 filing, page 48
SBA loans to The K9 Shop franchisees
Lenders approved 2 SBA 7(a) loans for The K9 Shop franchisees from 2023 to 2026, $1.57M in all. None has been paid off or charged off yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How The K9 Shop compares
Of the 88 pet franchises on this site, The K9 Shop is the 26th cheapest to open and the 73rd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | The K9 Shop | Typical pet brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $113K | $198K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $165K | $434K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $45K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 6.5% | 6% |
| US locations | 2 | 12 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 71 of 88 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 88 brands in pet franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 2 | – | – |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: The K9 Shop Franchising LLC, 2022 filing, page 49
Where The K9 Shop locations are
At the end of 2021, The K9 Shop had locations in 1 state. The most are in New York.
- New York2
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Source: The K9 Shop Franchising LLC, 2022 filing, page 50
Who owns The K9 Shop?
The K9 Shop franchises are sold by The K9 Shop Franchising LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From The K9 Shop Franchising LLC’s 2022 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: The K9 Shop Franchising LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
The K9 Shop filings
The figures on this page come from The K9 Shop Franchising LLC’s 2022 filing, issued May 4, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | May 4, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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