FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for PETS ARE INN.
Based on 2024 FDD · 2 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a PETS ARE INN franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $74K – $122K. Reported owner economics show $17K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $65K franchise fee · 11% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
PETS ARE INN requires a total initial investment of $74K to $122K (midpoint approximately $98K), with an initial franchise fee of $65K. The ongoing fee burden is 11% (10% royalty plus 1% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2024 FDD, the median revenue for PETS ARE INN locations is $158K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $17K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 17.7% with a payback period of approximately 5.6 years.
PETS ARE INN operates approximately 4 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a 0.0% year-over-year change.
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 2024 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
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