Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Investment | 718500 - 1457500 | 50000 - 120000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 7% | |
| Advertising Fee | 1% | |
| Year Founded | 2000 | 0 |
| Year Franchised | 2003 | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Experience | General business experience | You must be a dog lover that goes without saying but we are also looking for enthusiastic communicators with the ambition to grow a successful business. Successful FlipFlop Dogs franchise owners share the following characteristics: *Assertive self-starters with a strong desire to succeed *The drive to start a business and the endurance to see it through *The ability to connect and to communicate well with customers *Excellent time management skills *Willing and able to follow a process |
Financing Options |
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| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Training | Unlike other business opportunities, becoming a Camp Bow Wow franchisee provides you with the most comprehensive and applicable training program available in the dog care industry. You will gain immediate knowledge on how to operate your Camp efficiently, as well as learn the emerging science of dog behavior, group play dynamics, sanitation, pet first aid and safety. Joining Camp Bow Wow will dramatically reduce your investment risk and put you on the right path to success! On-The-Job Training: 36 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Home study: 1 week; online training Absentee Ownership Allowed | After the franchise agreement has been signed, you will have the benefit of our initial training program. |
| Support | Our turn-key franchising program does not end when you open your doors for business. When you join our pack, you become our most important asset and we are committed to providing you with the marketing, training, operations and systems support necessary to help you succeed. Whether you are our most profitable Camp or are a Camp in need of some help, our goal is to work with you to proactively identify areas to improve, innovate and become better than ever. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | Our state-of-the-art Customer Call Center answers your phone calls, schedules appointments and responds to email inquiries. Our expert trained staff can confidently answer your customers' questions. This support gives you the freedom to operate your business knowing that your customer inquiries are answered quickly and accurately, creating an exceptional first impression. Our support is not limited to the launching of your business. We have a franchise development template designed to assist you for the life of your business that is supported by a dedicated executive team with over 66 years of combined experience in the pet industry. |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | We have developed a complete marketing kit, with tested and proven marketing material for you to build and sustain your business. |
| Operations | Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 20 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | FlipFlop Dogs is designed to be home-based, reducing your overhead by not requiring a commercial storefront. Access to our customized Customer Relationship Management system is available anytime, anywhere using your tablet or smartphone. |
Expansion Plans |
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| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | FlipFlop Dogs | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | Nationwide, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | 7% |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | 1% |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Year Founded | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | 2000 |
| FlipFlop Dogs | 0 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | 2003 |
| FlipFlop Dogs | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | 10 years |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | $5K |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
Business Experience Requirements |
|
| Experience | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | General business experience |
| FlipFlop Dogs | You must be a dog lover that goes without saying but we are also looking for enthusiastic communicators with the ambition to grow a successful business. Successful FlipFlop Dogs franchise owners share the following characteristics: *Assertive self-starters with a strong desire to succeed *The drive to start a business and the endurance to see it through *The ability to connect and to communicate well with customers *Excellent time management skills *Willing and able to follow a process |
Financing Options |
|
| Franchise Fees | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | No |
| FlipFlop Dogs | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Equipment | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies} | |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Inventory | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Receivables | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Payroll | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | Unlike other business opportunities, becoming a Camp Bow Wow franchisee provides you with the most comprehensive and applicable training program available in the dog care industry. You will gain immediate knowledge on how to operate your Camp efficiently, as well as learn the emerging science of dog behavior, group play dynamics, sanitation, pet first aid and safety. Joining Camp Bow Wow will dramatically reduce your investment risk and put you on the right path to success! On-The-Job Training: 36 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Home study: 1 week; online training Absentee Ownership Allowed |
| FlipFlop Dogs | After the franchise agreement has been signed, you will have the benefit of our initial training program. |
| Support | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | Our turn-key franchising program does not end when you open your doors for business. When you join our pack, you become our most important asset and we are committed to providing you with the marketing, training, operations and systems support necessary to help you succeed. Whether you are our most profitable Camp or are a Camp in need of some help, our goal is to work with you to proactively identify areas to improve, innovate and become better than ever. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| FlipFlop Dogs | Our state-of-the-art Customer Call Center answers your phone calls, schedules appointments and responds to email inquiries. Our expert trained staff can confidently answer your customers' questions. This support gives you the freedom to operate your business knowing that your customer inquiries are answered quickly and accurately, creating an exceptional first impression. Our support is not limited to the launching of your business. We have a franchise development template designed to assist you for the life of your business that is supported by a dedicated executive team with over 66 years of combined experience in the pet industry. |
| Marketing | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| FlipFlop Dogs | We have developed a complete marketing kit, with tested and proven marketing material for you to build and sustain your business. |
| Operations | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 20 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| FlipFlop Dogs | FlipFlop Dogs is designed to be home-based, reducing your overhead by not requiring a commercial storefront. Access to our customized Customer Relationship Management system is available anytime, anywhere using your tablet or smartphone. |
Expansion Plans |
|
| US Expansion | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | Nationwide, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |
| International Expansion | |
| Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies | |
| FlipFlop Dogs | |