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K9 Resorts Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for K9 Resorts.

Based on 2025 FDD · 8 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
56
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
C
64/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a K9 Resorts franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a K9 Resorts franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $1.5M – $3.6M. Reported owner economics show $119K. 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
$1.5M – $3.6M
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$119K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
21.3 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
10.5%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $50K franchise fee · 8% 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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Total Investment Range$1.5M$3.6M
MinMid: $2.5MMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty Rate
7%
Ad Fund Rate
1%
Total Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
10
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.7%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
21.3 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
10.5%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$1.7M
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

K9 Resorts vs. Travel Average

MetricK9 ResortsTravel Avg
SBA Default Rate10.5%7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return4.7%15.5%
Total Investment$2.5M$250K

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

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2013-2026). 43 loans across 14 states.

Default Rate
10.5%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
43
14 states
Total Loan Volume
$74.4M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$1.7M
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
11
Paid in Full (26%)
24
Currently Active
2
Charged Off (1.2% by $)
$928K
Total Charged Off ($)
Paid Active Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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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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