2026 FDD Issued Apr 23, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
Woof Gang Bakery Franchise Cost (2026)
A Woof Gang Bakery franchise costs an estimated $191,350 – $560,300 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $49,900 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Single Store. Item 6 lists royalty fee: 7% of Gross Revenues, 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
- $191K – $560KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $49.9KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 7% of Gross RevenuesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of Gross RevenuesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about Woof Gang Bakery
Leasehold improvements create most of the gap in Item 7's single-store opening range. The store also needs both retail inventory and grooming equipment, so the disclosed investment covers two different revenue activities. The start-up media charge is due before opening and sits beside the initial franchise fee as a separate line. A multiple-store development agreement adds deposits to the first-store cost; its total should not be read as the price of opening every committed location.
The broadest Item 19 group includes stores that stayed with the same operator and were open beyond the first operating year. Newer stores, transfers, a closing store, and a nontraditional store were excluded. Grooming and other services account for more of the participating stores' reported sales than retail products. The FDD also shows a pro forma EBITDA example based on assumptions about an older store; that example is not an observed profit average for the broad group.
Item 20 shows openings exceeding exits in each reported year, while transfers also rose in the latest year. Those transfers describe a change in owner rather than a closure. The franchisor's company-owned outlet table prints an unusual year sequence, but the system summary gives company-owned counts for the required years. Item 17 allows one conditional renewal after the initial term, with a renewal fee tied to the then-current franchise fee.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Woof Gang Bakery?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $49,900 for Woof Gang Bakery. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
The initial franchise fee for one Store is $49,900. A Multiple Store Development Agreement adds a $20,000 deposit for each additional store, credited against that store's initial fee. Item 5 also requires a nonrefundable $15,000 start-up media fee per Store before opening; Item 7 includes it separately. Initial inventory bought from an affiliate is estimated at $12,000 to $18,000.
Source: Woof Gang Bakery 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Woof Gang Bakery, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Woof Gang Bakery franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Woof Gang Bakery 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 13.
Item 7 of Woof Gang Bakery’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one single store at $191,350 – $560,300. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,900 | $49,900 |
| Start-up Media Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Travel/Expenses for Training | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements / Construction | $28,000 | $293,700 |
| Architect Review Fee | $850 | $850 |
| Architectural Drawings | $6,500 | $14,600 |
| Rent (Lease Deposits) | $6,000 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Point of Sale System | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Equipment (Freezer and Grooming Equipment) | $36,000 | $51,450 |
| Exterior Signage | $4,800 | $12,500 |
| Licenses and Permits | $100 | $1,000 |
| Insurance | $1,500 | $3,500 |
| Legal and Professional Fees | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $18,000 | $30,000 |
| Working Capital (3 months) | $17,500 | $50,000 |
| Total | $191,350 | $560,300 |
Other formats
| Format | Total investment |
|---|---|
| Multiple Store Development Agreement, including first Store | $211,350 – $640,300 |
The single-store Item 7 table is on PDF page 13. The MSDA table on page 15 adds deposits for additional stores to the first store investment; it is not the cost of opening all committed stores.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Woof Gang Bakery charge? (Item 6)
Source: Woof Gang Bakery 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11.
Item 6 of Woof Gang Bakery’s 2026 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 | 7% of Gross Revenues | Every period | (Item 6, PDF p. 11) |
| National Marketing Fee | 2% of Gross Revenues | Every period | (Item 6, PDF p. 11) |
| Initial Training Program Fee | $2,000 | When it applies | Charged for required training of a replacement managing principal owner or store manager. (Item 6, PDF p. 11) |
| Optional Training Materials and Equipment | Varies | When it applies | Reimbursement of the franchisor's costs if optional materials or equipment are purchased. (Item 6, PDF p. 11) |
| Interest Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Lesser of 18% per year or the maximum lawful rate on overdue amounts. (Item 6, PDF p. 11) |
| Transfer | $500 – $7,500 | When it applies | $7,500 for a controlling interest transfer; $500 for a transfer of less than a controlling interest. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Audit | Varies | When it applies | Cost of audit, underpayment, and 1.5% monthly interest on underpayment if gross revenue was underreported by at least 3%. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Renewal Fee | Varies | When it applies | 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee for new franchisees. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Liquidated Damages for Early Termination | Varies | When it applies | Item 6 note 4 describes a formula based on average monthly royalty, marketing, and technology fees and the remaining term. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Approved Supplier Testing Fee | Varies | When it applies | Reasonable actual cost of evaluating a proposed alternate supplier. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Technology Fee | $50 per month | Every period | Current charge; the FDD permits a future fee of up to $300 per month. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Store Relocation Fee | $2,500 | When it applies | (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Store Management Fee | Varies | When it applies | Actual third-party professional cost or a franchisor-provided management fee not exceeding $1,500 per day after a default. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Costs and Attorneys' Fees | Varies | When it applies | Reasonable costs and attorney fees if the franchisee loses a dispute with the franchisor. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
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Woof Gang Bakery 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. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Woof Gang Bakery franchised outlet history
Source: Woof Gang Bakery 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 41.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 288 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 0 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 39 | 5 | 197 | — |
| 2024 | 197 | 48 | 9 | 236 | — |
| 2025 | 236 | 63 | 11 | 288 | — |
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.
21 units changed owners in 2025.
Table 3 totals are on PDF page 41; Table 2 transfers are on page 38. Table 1 on page 37 reports no company-owned Stores for 2023-2025. Table 3 prints the column name 'Required by Franchisor' rather than 'Reacquired by Franchisor.' Table 4 on page 41 prints company-owned years 2024-2026 rather than 2023-2025, all zero; Table 1 supplies the 2023 company count.
How much do Woof Gang Bakery franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Woof Gang Bakery 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 33.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Total Gross Revenue of $620,375 (2025 calendar year, 199 franchised Stores open for over 13 months and operated by the same franchisee). Woof Gang Bakery’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Woof Gang Bakery franchise agreement term?
Source: Woof Gang Bakery 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 29.
The standard Woof Gang Bakery franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
One additional renewal term if the Item 17 conditions are met.
How long does it take to open a Woof Gang Bakery franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Woof Gang Bakery 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 22.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from acceptance of the Franchise Agreement to opening: expected to vary from 9 to 15 months. The agreement requires you to open The Store must open within 180 days after the franchisor accepts the proposed site, or the agreement may be terminated..
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Sources
Woof Gang Bakery, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 23, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 11
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 11
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 13
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 33
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 41
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 29
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner authorized provisional publication on November 3, 2026. The FDD's Item 20 column and year labels conflict with the usual interpretation; sourceReview retains the issues and this record is not independently verified.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 23, 2026).
- November 2, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.