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Unleash Your Passion!

Calling entrepreneurial dog lovers! 
Franchise America’s Original Dog Bakery
in a booming pet industry.

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WHY THREE DOG?

It all started in 1989 with a pup named Gracie, a food-sensitive Great Dane for whom her owners decided to start baking her food and treats. This led to her owners opening America’s Original Dog Bakery! Fast forward to 2022 and there are 50 bakeries and we’re looking for dog lovers like you to continue to grow!

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LOW
INVESTMENT

Open your bakery for a little as $182,000, including your franchisee fee!

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PROFITABLE
BUSINESS

The top 1/3 of our bakeries average unit volume is over $820,000.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Our communities embrace us with open arms, as we offer support. You’re the neighborhood bakery!

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WORLD CLASS SUPPORT

We’ll provide you the support, directly or through recommended providers, necessary to launch your business

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ADDITIONAL REVENUE STREAMS

Drive additional business by adding services such as grooming or self-serve dog washes.

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COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION

We’re set apart from other pet stores by our famous high-margin baked goods & seasonal offerings!

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The Investment

You can own your own dog bakery for as little as $182,000. Candidates must have $50,000 in liquid capital. Financial assistance is available through our preferred partners. Get to know the dough below!

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GET TO KNOW THE DOUGH

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START UP COSTS

LOW

High

INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE

$40,000
$40,000
REAL ESTATE / RENT DEPOSIT
$0

$7,000

ARCHITECT PERMITS, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS
$20,000
$75,000

UTILITY AND MISC SECURITY DEPOSITS

$2,000
$4,000
FF&E
$45,000
$60,000
POS & CRM SYSTEM
$3,587
$7,563
OPENING INVENTORY
$35,000

$45,000

INSURANCE
$1,000
$5,000
SIGNAGE
$3,000
$7,000
TRAINING TRAVEL
$1,000
$3,000
GO MARKETING SPEND
$2,500
$4,000
MISC
$3,000
$6,000
3 MONTHS WORKING CAPITAL
$25,000
$50,000

TOTAL

$181,087
$313,563

The Pet Industry

The pet industry is showing exponential growth with no signs of slowing down. This $136 Billion industry grew 13.5% year over year as the humanization trend snowballs and pet parents continue to strive to provide the very best for their pets.

Did you know?

  • 69 Million American households own at least one dog
  • 85% of pet parents consider their dog to be a family member
  • Food & Treats represented $58 Billion of the $136 Billion pet industry
  • Millennials are now the largest generation of dog owners
  • Surveys show 65% of 18-34 year old people will add a pet to their family in the next 5 years

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As a member of our pack, you’re not just grabbing a slice of the super dynamic pet industry pie—you’re taking part in the continued legacy of the world’s first bakery for dogs and making the healthiest handmade treats a pup can get their paws on

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QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL FRANCHISE OWNER​

As a member of our pack, you’re not just grabbing a slice of the super dynamic pet industry pie—you’re taking part in the continued legacy of the world’s first bakery for dogs and making the healthiest handmade treats a pup can get their paws on

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ANIMAL LOVER

We believe dogs are people, too, and they deserve everything we have! That’s why we’ve dedicated our lives to making tails wag every day.

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COMMUNITY PARTNER

We’re so grateful to be able to partner with great organizations in our neighborhoods to better the lives of pups everywhere!

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SELF STARTER

How often do you get to be your own boss? Being a Three Dog Bakery owner allows you to own your own business alongside your best furry friend!

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ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Build your business! 40% of our franchisees are multi-unit owners, creating real opportunity for continued growth and success.

Next Steps

Ready to start your adventure? 

It all starts here—and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Contact us

Fill out and submit a form and one of our Franchise Business Development experts will contact you!

Introduction to the Opportunity

Once you’ve had your initial conversation, you’ll receive the Franchise Disclosure Document for review

Submit an application

Officially apply to be awarded a franchise

Speak with Current Franchisees

After a meeting with our President of Franchising & Business Development, we’ll introduce you to current franchisees so you can hear directly from the pack!

Create a Business Plan

Prepare your plan and explore financing to support your opening and set up for success

Meet the Three Dog Bakery Team

Join us for a Discovery Day and meet the team members that will offer you support as you open and grow your business.

Franchise Awarded

Officially join our pack and get ready to open your bakery!

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