Work with dogs.
Build a real business.

A proven franchise opportunity in the $147B pet industry. Low capital. Six-week training. 6% royalty. Backed by #1 franchisee satisfaction scores from Franchise Business Review.

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Best In Category 2025 — Franchise Business Review Top Low-Cost Franchise 2025 — Franchise Business Review 2025 Women in Franchising award
Avg Annual Store Sales
$612K
Per franchisee, per year.
2025 results · 2026 disclosure
24
Locations nationwide
Open and growing
11
Active states
Expanding nationally
$48K
Franchise fee
2026 disclosure
6%
Royalty rate
Industry low
What's in it for you
A low-cost entry.
A proven playbook.
A category that doesn’t shrink.

Most franchise decks sell lifestyle. Ours sells math. Here’s the case for building a Tip Top K9 franchise instead of the other opportunity in your inbox.

Low capital, high ceiling

$85K–$175K total to open. Franchisees average $612K/year in annual sales. Low royalty keeps more in your pocket.

No experience needed

Six weeks of hands-on training at our Tulsa HQ. You’ll work real clients before your own facility opens.

Recession-resistant demand

87M US dogs. 51% of households. Pet services has grown every year since 2009, through every downturn.

HQ in the trenches

Weekly touchpoints with corporate, not quarterly. 94% of franchisees would recommend us.

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The pet industry is a $152B market. Here is where the franchise opportunity sits.

50+ brands analyzed across 9 segments, with investment ranges, revenue benchmarks, and growth projections through 2030. The same research we use to decide where to open next.

$152B
U.S. pet spending (2024)
9
Franchise segments
50+
Brands analyzed
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2025 report
Pet Franchise Industry Report
9 segments · 50+ brands · Through 2030
  • Market size by segment, with growth rates
  • Investment ranges from $40K to $2.4M+
  • Top-brand cross-segment comparison
  • Where Tip Top K9 fits in the training segment
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Understanding the Market

Why is pet services such a strong investment category?

Dog owners don’t cut the training budget when the economy tightens. Pet services has grown every year since 2009.

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$147B
Pet industry size.

Recession-resistant. Up every year since 2009, through multiple downturns.

APPA 2024
87M
Dogs in the US.

51% of US households own a dog. Demand for professional training exceeds supply.

AVMA 2024
36.7%
Growth since 2019.

Pet services spending outpaces most consumer categories. Your franchise captures that growth locally.

APPA, 5-yr trend
Initial Investment

What it actually costs to open.

Summary view drawn from Items 5, 6, and 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document. Full line-item detail is in the FDD, which we send before any conversation about signing.

Line Item
Low
High
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$48,000
$48,000
One-time, paid at signing
Facility Build-Out
$20,000
$60,000
Varies by market and chosen space
Equipment & Initial Inventory
$8,000
$14,000
Training gear, crates, signage
Initial Training (6 weeks)
Included
Included
Travel & lodging not included
Local Marketing (launch)
$4,000
$10,000
45-day pre-open campaign
Working Capital (first 3 months)
$5,000
$15,000
Payroll, rent, utilities
Total Initial Investment
$85,000
$147,000
Royalty 6% · Brand fund 2% · Ongoing

Ranges summarize Item 7 of the 2026 FDD. Actual costs vary by market. This is a summary for illustration; a franchise offering can only be made through delivery of the FDD. See Item 19 for financial performance.

Territory Availability

Most metros are still open.

We protect every franchisee with a defined territory of typically 150K+ dogs in population radius. Priority access goes to applicants with signed FDDs.

24
Open · Operating
186
Available Markets
11
Active States
Or explore the full territory map →
Alaska — available Alabama — available Arkansas — available Arizona — available California — available Colorado — available Connecticut — available District of Columbia — available Delaware — available Florida — available Georgia — available Hawaii — available Iowa — available Idaho — sold out Illinois — pending Indiana — pending Kansas — available Kentucky — available Louisiana — available Massachusetts — available Maryland — available Maine — available Michigan — available Minnesota — pending Missouri — available Mississippi — available Montana — available North Carolina — available North Dakota — available Nebraska — available New Hampshire — available New Jersey — available New Mexico — available Nevada — available New York — pending Ohio — available Oklahoma — sold out Oregon — pending Pennsylvania — available Rhode Island — available South Carolina — available South Dakota — available Tennessee — available Texas — available Utah — available Virginia — available Vermont — available Washington — pending Wisconsin — available West Virginia — available Wyoming — available
From Inquiry to Opening

90–120 days from yes to open.

No mystery. Here’s the exact sequence every Tip Top K9 franchisee walks through, from the first call to your first paying client.

1
Under 2 minutes

Inquire

Submit the form. A franchise team member calls you within one business day to qualify fit.

2
Weeks 1–3

Discovery

Receive the FDD. Review the investment breakdown, earnings disclosure, and territory availability.

3
Week 4

Fly-In Day

Visit Tulsa HQ. Meet Ryan and the team. Watch our trainers work real client dogs. Ask anything.

4
Weeks 5–10

Sign & Train

Sign the franchise agreement. Six weeks of hands-on training with paying clients before you open.

5
Day 90–120

Open

Local marketing kicks off 45 days before opening. Corporate supports your first 90 days week by week.

We built Tip Top K9 to be the most franchisee-friendly operation in pet services. Our playbook is tested. Our training is exhaustive. Our team is on the phone with franchisees every week of the year. If you show up ready to work, we show up ready to make you successful, that’s the whole deal.
Ryan Wimpey
CEO · Tip Top K9 Franchising
From the Franchisees

What owners say, in their own words.

Real franchisees, real businesses. Ask to speak with any of them during your discovery call.

★★★★★
“Before I bought a Tip Top I was an HVAC tech, but now all the hard work that I put in directly correlates to more money in my pocket and me providing for my family, not some huge corporation's pockets.”
Adam Wilbourn
Tip Top K9 franchisee
★★★★★
“I worked in the Tip Top K9 call center for 3 years before I bought a location. After 4 months being open I was able to replace my husband's truck-driving income. He now is off the road and works with me!”
Yazmin Camp
Tip Top K9 franchisee
★★★★★
“I love the simplicity of starting and operating this business. What worked and didn't have already been figured out, so I just had to execute, and I executed, so it works.”
Mike Barnes
Tip Top K9 franchisee
Common Questions

What prospective franchisees ask.

Structured for search and answer engines. Ask yours during your call with the franchise team.

How much does it cost to open a Tip Top K9 franchise?
Total initial investment ranges from $85K to $175K, including a $48K initial franchise fee, facility build-out, initial equipment, and working capital. Full details are disclosed in Items 5, 6, and 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
Do I need dog training experience to own a franchise?
No. Our six-week in-house training program in Tulsa covers every aspect of operations, dog training methodology, and local marketing. Many of our top-performing franchisees had no prior dog-training background.
What is the royalty rate?
6% of gross revenue, applied monthly. This is among the lowest royalty rates in the pet franchise category. Full details in Item 6 of the FDD.
How long does it take to open?
Typical timeline from signed franchise agreement to first day of operations is 90 to 120 days, depending on facility build-out and local permitting.
Are territories protected?
Yes. Every franchise agreement includes a protected territory based on population and market demand. Territory sizing is disclosed before signing.
Next Step

Let’s build
your $612K business.

Three ways in. Pick the one that fits where you are in your decision.

*Financial Performance Representation Disclosure: The financial performance information presented on this website is derived from data contained in Item 19 of the Tip Top K9 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document ("FDD"). The information reflects historical results of certain franchised and/or company-owned locations during the stated reporting period. These results are not necessarily representative of the results that any particular franchisee will achieve, and individual results will vary based on factors including location, market conditions, management ability, operating expenses, competition, and effort. There is no assurance that you will achieve results similar to those presented. Prospective franchisees should review the Franchise Disclosure Document, including Item 19, for important details regarding the number and type of locations included, reporting period, calculation methodology, assumptions, exclusions, and other information necessary to understand and evaluate these results.

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