FAQ's About Our Pet Care Franchise

If you're curious about our franchises, then chances are you have  a few questions for us.  We've done our best to answer some of our most frequently asked questions below, but please know that you can contact us at any time if you'd like any further information.  We also offer free webinars several times a month where you can ask us all your questions and get a great insight into how our franchise works.

What's up with the name "Snaggle Foot"?
"Snaggle Foot" was the company founder's nickname for the family's Beagle, Dixie. The lovable and mischevious Dixie snuck into the family vegetable garden--a place she was forbidden to enter--and on her way out, caught her paw on the fence. She was only handicapped for a few days afterwards, but her nickname stuck with her! >>Watch the cartoon

And namesake Dixie would be proud! Our unique moniker has been recognized for it's marketing appeal and creativity by several top business review organizations. Talk about a business bonus!

What is included in the franchise package?
Our franchise system provides you with absolutely everything you need to run a Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care in your own community:

--Complete hands-on training program in Breckenridge, CO
--Online account mangement system, SnaggleFoot.net >>
--A business development coach to help your Grand Opening
--A laptop computer with Windows 7® and Microsoft Office Suite®
--Your own Snaggle Foot website and email account
--Field, marketing, and office supplies
--Full coverage bonding and insurance
--Accounting and bookkeeping 101 course
--Client forms, service agreements, and other documents
--Certification in Pet CPR & first aid
--Full-time support staff including unlimited website updates
--Franchisee portal including templates,logos, and instruction guides
--A graphics design team to create your local advertisements
--Employee hiring assistance
--Operating manuals and instruction guides
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How does Snaggle Foot train me?
Our training course combines both online and in-person training at our new headquarters in Breckenridge, CO. Once we sign the Franchise Agreement, we will arrange a time with you to introduce our online scheduling and invoicing program. The online training portion usually lasts a few hours and then from there we will provide you with your own practice account so you can better familiarize yourself with the program before attending our in-person training.

We believe in building strong relationships with our franchisees, which is why we insist on in-person training.   The training course is taught directly by the company's founder and utilizes videos, classroom instruction, and field training.  Included with the training course is a certification in Pet CPR & First Aid and an Accounting/Taxes 101 course.   The training program, along with the manuals and instruction guides,  are designed to teach you everything you need to know to run your franchise.  If after the course you still need help or have questions, then we're at your service and will do everything we can to get you the help you need.

How much does a franchise cost? What about royalties?
The estimated start-up cost of the entire Snaggle Foot  franchise is between approximately $14,150 to $20,950 and  varies between locations.  This includes the franchise fee, training travel costs, supplies, insurance, your website, scheduling program, and everything else needed to open your business. We have a royalty rate of 4%  and an advertising obligation of 1.5% of your monthly net sales, with no minimum quotas or royalty requirements.  This means that if you choose to do the business part-time, then you won't have to worry about paying us any minimum monthly royalty payments!  We use the 1.5% advertising obligation to re-invest into the growth of our franchises and target advertising efforts on their behalf. >>More details

What about my coverage area? How is that decided?
One of the first steps in becoming a franchisee is to evaluate the market in your area.  We will perform an in-depth feasibility study to evaluate the demographics of your community and then work together to map out a territory of about 60,000 qualified households.  If there are no other Snaggle Foot franchises in your area, then you are free to work outside of your designated territory, without any penalties, fees, or additional royalties.

May I contact any of your current franchise owners to hear their experiences?
We feel it is important for you to talk directly with our franchisees as part of your decision-making process and encourage you to so. However, we would like to ask that you wait until after we have received your application and approved your prospective territory. This way our franchisees know that they aren't disclosing sensitive information to uninterested parties or solicitors and can feel confident in sharing their experiences with you.

Can I do this with my spouse/best friend/business partner?
Yes!  We provide training for up to two franchisees at no additional cost.