2025 FDD Issued May 1, 2025, amended Nov 20, 2025 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
Camp Bow Wow Franchise Cost (2025)
A Camp Bow Wow franchise costs an estimated $943,606 – $1,199,536 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $50,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Standard Camp (6,000 sq. ft.). Item 6 lists royalty fee: 3.5% – 7% of Net Revenue, subject to the conditions below. This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally before independent verification was complete.
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- Total investment
- $944K – $1.2MItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $50KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 3.5% – 7% of Net RevenueItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 1% of Net RevenueItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about Camp Bow Wow
Good standing determines the introductory royalty treatment. Item 6 replaces the opening-year rate with the standard rate and monthly minimum when the stated conditions are not met. Later minimums rise with operating age, which makes a single royalty percentage an incomplete description of the payment obligation.
The marketing platform is credited toward required local advertising after opening. Adding both charges without that credit would overstate the fee illustration. Technology is different: the franchisor’s platform fee is separate from required third-party software costs. The fee table therefore preserves the contractual components instead of publishing a combined annual estimate.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Camp Bow Wow?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $50,000 for Camp Bow Wow. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Camp Bow Wow, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing, and check the cited Item 5 for payment timing.
How much does it cost to open a Camp Bow Wow franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Camp Bow Wow 2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 31.
Item 7 of Camp Bow Wow’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one standard camp (6,000 sq. ft.) at $943,606 – $1,199,536. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Travel Costs for All Initial Training | $1,000 | $2,965 |
| Real Estate Improvements | $516,735 | $663,917 |
| Equipment, Supplies, and Opening Inventory | $136,799 | $136,799 |
| Dog Cabins and Interior Fencing | $76,750 | $76,750 |
| Signage | $4,846 | $8,000 |
| Webcam System | $23,639 | $29,000 |
| Personnel Costs | $5,592 | $34,281 |
| Deposits | $7,335 | $11,460 |
| Plans and Permits | $20,000 | $35,000 |
| Professional Services | $910 | $11,864 |
| Camp Launch Advertising | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Financing Fees | $0 | $39,500 |
| Additional Funds for First 3 Months of Operations | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Project Management Fee | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Total | $943,606 | $1,199,536 |
What ongoing royalties and fees does Camp Bow Wow charge? (Item 6)
Source: Camp Bow Wow 2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 22.
Item 6 of Camp Bow Wow’s 2025 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 3.5% – 7% of Net Revenue | Every period | 3.5% in the first 12 months while in Good Standing; otherwise the greater of 7% or the Minimum Monthly Royalty. PDF page 28 lists minimums by month: $0 in months 0-6; $1,500 in 7-12; $1,750 in 13-18; $2,000 in 19-24; $2,500 from month 25. Good-standing first-year exception applies. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Advertising Fund Fee | 1% of Net Revenue | Every period | Current 1% may increase to 3% on notice. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Local Advertising Expense | $2,500 per month | Every period | Required after the grand opening or start of operations. Platform payments count toward this spending. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Camp Re-Launch Advertising | $8,000 – $10,000 | When it applies | For transfer or relocation re-opening, $8,000-$10,000. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Regional Advertising Co-operative | Varies | When it applies | Lesser of 3% of Net Revenue or the $2,500 local advertising expense; none established at the FDD date. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Late Fees and Interest | Varies | When it applies | $100 plus 18% interest, limited by the maximum lawful rate. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Renewal Fee | Varies | When it applies | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Audit Fee | Varies | When it applies | Audit cost estimated at $500-$5,000 if Net Revenue is understated by at least 1%. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Amount of covered claim or judgment plus reasonable legal fees. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 | When it applies | Plus broker fees; due ten days before transfer. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Resale Consulting Fee | $7,500 | When it applies | Half at signing the consulting agreement and half at closing. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Cost of Enforcement or Defense | Varies | When it applies | Actual costs of enforcing contractual rights. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Additional or Repeat Initial Camp Services Training | Varies | When it applies | $100 per person per day plus $1,000-$7,500 travel expenses per person, under the stated additional or repeat training conditions. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Other Additional Training | Varies | When it applies | Estimated $100-$2,000 plus $50-$2,000 travel expenses; varies by needs. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Dog Trainer Certificate Program | Varies | When it applies | Currently no charge; a charge may be introduced. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Relocation Fee | $20,000 | When it applies | Due upon relocation approval. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Pre-Re-Sale On-Site Evaluation | $2,500 | When it applies | If required before transfer to evaluate updates. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Product or Supplier Review Fee | Varies | When it applies | $500 plus actual testing costs if a new supplier or product is proposed. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Mandatory Seminars, Conventions, or Programs | Varies | When it applies | Estimated registration and travel $500-$2,500 per person per meeting. Nonattendance requires registration plus a penalty up to $3,000. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Technology Fees (Including Third Party Software License Fees) | Varies | Every period | $250 per month per location, plus required third-party software estimated up to $1,000 monthly; packages vary. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Post-Termination and Post-Expiration Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Costs of ceasing operations and de-identification. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Management Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $1,000 per day plus reasonable actual overhead if the franchisor elects to manage under death, incapacity or default conditions. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Marketing Platform Fee | $300 per month | Every period | Starts the month after Real Estate Documents are executed. Counts toward local advertising after opening; changes may occur on notice. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Default Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $250 for the first default and $500 per additional default within 12 months; may change. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Daily Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $100 per day out of compliance; may change. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Insurance Cost | Varies | When it applies | Purchased insurance cost plus 18% service charge if coverage is not maintained. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
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Camp Bow Wow startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. Item 6 offers a first-year royalty rate only while in good standing, followed by a monthly minimum royalty. Marketing-platform payments count toward local advertising spending, and required third-party software adds separate charges. A flat percentage plus fixed annual fees would omit conditions or double-count spending. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Camp Bow Wow franchised outlet history
Source: Camp Bow Wow 2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 78.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 222 franchised outlets at the end of 2024. The company-owned table reports a further 1 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 191 | 11 | 3 | 199 | — |
| 2023 | 199 | 14 | 1 | 212 | — |
| 2024 | 212 | 13 | 3 | 222 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
7 units changed owners in 2024.
How much do Camp Bow Wow franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Camp Bow Wow 2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 67.
Item 19 of the 2025 FDD reports average gross sales for reporting franchised camps of $993,149 (2024, 148 franchised camps operating at least 24 full months). Besides sales, Camp Bow Wow’s Item 19 reports “Average EBITDA for reporting franchised camps” and “Average Total Franchise Owner's Benefit”. Each figure follows the franchisor’s own definition in Item 19, which decides which costs are deducted and whether an owner’s salary is one of them. None of them is necessarily an owner’s take-home pay.
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How long is the Camp Bow Wow franchise agreement term?
Source: Camp Bow Wow 2025 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 61.
The standard Camp Bow Wow franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
Initial term of 10 years with two successive 10-year renewal options.
How long does it take to open a Camp Bow Wow franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Camp Bow Wow 2025 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 42.
Item 11 of the 2025 FDD states the time from the effective date of the Franchise Agreement to opening: typically around 18 months.
This estimate comes from the older FDD identified in the source-review hold. Site acquisition, financing, permits and construction can affect the schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Camp Bow Wow
This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally. Read the specific issues before using these answers.
- Can the ongoing fees for Camp Bow Wow be modeled as one flat percentage?
- Item 6 offers a first-year royalty rate only while in good standing, followed by a monthly minimum royalty. Marketing-platform payments count toward local advertising spending, and required third-party software adds separate charges. A flat percentage plus fixed annual fees would omit conditions or double-count spending.
Sources
Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document, issued May 1, 2025, as amended November 20, 2025, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 21
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 22
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 31
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 67
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 78
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 61
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Record updated.
- November 3, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner authorized provisional republication on November 3, 2026. A newer 2026 FDD supersedes the source used here; the sourceReview hold remains. The original first-publication date is retained and this record is not currently verified.
- October 27, 2026: Withdrawn from publication on October 27, 2026, with its earnings page. The cited May 1, 2025 FDD is superseded by the May 1, 2026 FDD and passes 18 months on November 1, 2026. Minnesota posts only marked copies of the 2026 FDD, and no clean official copy was reachable. The pages return when the clean 2026 FDD is transcribed and checked.
- October 23, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.
- October 19, 2026: Source review hold recorded: The October 19 audit found and corrected material Item 6 transcription errors against PDF pages 22-29. This targeted fee review does not clear the earlier whole-record verification: the other FDD sections and their narrative still require a complete source recheck. The simplified fee model is withheld for the contractual reasons stated above. The prior source-check date is historical.
- October 16, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued May 1, 2025).
- November 20, 2025: Amendment date recorded for the source FDD.