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Pet ServicesLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedQuality: 85/100

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone®

Based on 2025 FDD · 7 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
73
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$100K – $2.3M
MinMid: $1.2MMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$45K
Royalty Rate
5%
Ad Fund Rate
75%
Total Burden
5.8%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
16
-1 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↓ -5.6%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Significant unit decline
MED ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone® vs. Pet Services Average

MetricBoarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone®Pet Services Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return—15.5%
Total Investment$1.2M$250K

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

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Limited Data
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Limited Data
$67K–$164K
Skedaddle
$102K – $180K
Husse
$52K – $309K
Sit Means Sit
$67K – $164K
BARK BUSTERS
$78K – $117K

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone® franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone®'s SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone® disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  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.