Scenthound
Partial FDD datacomputed, never sold
Beyond the filing
Everything else on this page is quoted from Scenthound's franchise disclosure document. This is not — it is measured off the open web, it is not verified by the franchisor, and it never affects the Factbook Score.
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A pet care franchise. Its official site emphasizes: Dog grooming services including skin, coat, ears, nails, and teeth. Leave the routine care to us and snuggle up to a clean, healthy dog.
From Scenthound's official site, condensed by an independent research pass on August 10, 2026 — marketing description, not a filed fact. Source.
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They have not cleared our 0.85 QA bar, usually because no primary regulator-hosted filing was reachable and the figures come from a secondary source. Treat them as indicative and check the linked source before relying on them. We publish the score rather than hiding it — see the methodology.
What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $49,900 | $49,900 |
| Total initial investment | $322,999 | $550,769 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
Costs more to open than 69% of pet care franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (40 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? Yes
| Average revenue | $452,732 |
| Median revenue | $434,641 |
| Sample size | 71 |
Legal history
Openings, closures & reacquisitions
The numbers ranking sites don't show — straight from the brand's filings
Tell me when Scenthound files something new
Franchisors refile every year, and fees, investment ranges and closure counts move between filings. We'll email you when this brand's figures change — nothing else, and never a sales sequence.
Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a Scenthound franchise cost?
Scenthound's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $323K–$551K. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital. The initial franchise fee itself is $49,900, and is included in that range.
What royalty does Scenthound charge?
Scenthound charges a continuing royalty of 6% of gross sales, disclosed in Item 6. A separate brand or advertising fund contribution of 2% applies on top. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
Does Scenthound disclose earnings (Item 19)?
Yes. Scenthound makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. The filing reports average annual gross revenue of $452,732 and a median of $434,641. That figure covers 71 outlets. Item 19 is optional under the FTC Franchise Rule, and gross revenue is not profit — it is stated before royalties, rent, staff and every other cost.
How many Scenthound locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), Scenthound opened 66, closed 0, terminated 2 franchised outlets, ending the year with 296. Averaged over three years, 0.4% of the system turned over annually — outlets closed, terminated, not renewed or reacquired. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.
Does Scenthound give a protected territory?
Scenthound's FDD describes a protected territory in Item 12. Protection varies in what it actually excludes — franchisors commonly reserve online sales and alternative channels inside it — so the wording in the filing matters more than the yes.