Playful Pack franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Playful Pack franchise fee is $60,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $286,250 to $489,000, with about $65,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Playful Pack FDD.
What are the Playful Pack franchise fees and investment?
The Playful Pack franchise requires a franchise fee of $60,000 and a total initial investment of $286,250 to $489,000. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $60,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $286,250 to $489,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $65,000 |
| US locations | 9 |
| Industry | Pet (Pet Daycare) |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Franchising since | 2023 |
How does the Playful Pack investment compare with other pet franchises?
Playful Pack's minimum investment of $286,250 is above the median minimum investment of $206,930 across the 91 pet franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 40 of the other 90 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $60,000 compares with an industry median of $45,000.
By minimum investment, Playful Pack belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Playful Pack FDD?
Verify six parts of the Playful Pack Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Playful Pack discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Playful Pack?
These pet franchises have the closest minimum investment to Playful Pack:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| PetWellClinic | $49,250 | $286,450 to $498,450 |
| Pet Passages | $55,000 to $95,000 | $289,662 to $516,727 |
| Hot Diggity Dog Resort | $35,000 | $277,000 to $493,000 |
| Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique | $60,000 | $296,880 to $453,420 |
| GROOMBAR | $30,000 | $298,950 to $675,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Playful Pack franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Playful Pack franchise ranges from $286,250 to $489,000, including a franchise fee of $60,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Playful Pack franchise?
Playful Pack lists a minimum of about $65,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Playful Pack locations are there?
Playful Pack reported 9 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Playful Pack been franchising?
Playful Pack started offering franchises in 2023 after the company was founded in 2019.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Playful Pack and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Playful Pack. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.