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Pet ServicesLimited DataItem 19: ✗ Not DisclosedHigh Confidence · 85/100FDD data: 2025 · Fresh

Hike Doggie Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Hike Doggie.

Based on 2025 FDD · 6 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
48
D
High Risk
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Health Score
C
57/100
3/7 metrics · Medium confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Hike Doggie franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Hike Doggie franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $89K – $205K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$89K – $205K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
No matched SBA history
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $45K franchise fee · 10% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Hike Doggie Franchise Analysis

Hike Doggie requires a total initial investment of $89K to $205K (midpoint approximately $147K), with an initial franchise fee of $45K. The ongoing fee burden is 10% (8% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.

Hike Doggie does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.

Hike Doggie operates approximately 0 franchised units.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$89K$205K
MinMid: $147KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$45K
Royalty Rate
8%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
+1 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: Missing Item 19 disclosure
HIGH ×1
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Hike Doggie vs. Pet Services Average

MetricHike DoggiePet Services Avg
SBA Default Rate - 7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 15.5%
Total Investment$147K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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  1. 1.What is Hike Doggie's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
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  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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