Pet Services

BarkSuds

We’re AI-resistant and online-commerce-resistant — because you can’t wash a dog virtually. BarkSuds is powered by something technology can’t replace: hands-on care, relationships, passion and a genuine love of dogs.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Flexible

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$20,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$225,200 – $286,300
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$75,000
Initial franchise fee
$46,500
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
6%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
Tech fee
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Flexible
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
5
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Mentor assigned and full on-line university at BarkSuds University as well as on-site training program at corporate location Cost for Training: $0 Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

No financing information has been provided.

Brand facts

Founded
2020
Franchising since
2022
Franchised units
32
Company-owned units
1
Headquarters
Tampa, FL

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated October 9, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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