FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for THE DOG WIZARD ACADEMY, LLC.
Based on 2019 FDD · 4 filings in corpus
This page is using 2019 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19. It is excluded from search indexing until refreshed.
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a THE DOG WIZARD ACADEMY, LLC franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $50K – $67K. Reported owner economics show $31K. 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: $38K 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.
THE DOG WIZARD ACADEMY, LLC requires a total initial investment of $50K to $67K (midpoint approximately $59K), with an initial franchise fee of $38K. The ongoing fee burden is 10% . This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2019 FDD, the median revenue for THE DOG WIZARD ACADEMY, LLC locations is $153K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $31K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 51.8% with a payback period of approximately 1.9 years.
THE DOG WIZARD ACADEMY, LLC operates approximately 10 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 0.0% is well below the industry average of approximately 7.2%, indicating strong franchisee financial outcomes.
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 2019 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.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2023-2025). 10 loans across 5 states.
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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