Scenthound Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Scenthound franchise: $328K–$550K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$328K–$550K
Franchise Fee
$50K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
gross revenue weekly
Ad Fund
1.5%
gross revenue weekly
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | Paid weekly (Sunday-Saturday). Franchisor may increase up to 1% per year; max 9% of Gross Revenue. |
| Ad Fund | 1.5% of gross sales | Brand Fund Contribution up to 1.5% of Gross Revenue. May increase up to 1% per year; total not to exceed 3%. |
| Technology Fee | $675/monthly | Paid to affiliate Scenthound Services. Reduced $200/month from signing until POS activation. |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$453K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.7x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
7.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $453K, you'd pay approximately $27K/year in royalties alone, plus $7K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology Fee (pre-opening) | — |
| Opening Support Fee | $4K |
| Startup Supplies Package | $6K |
| Initial Retail Inventory Package | $1K |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (from affiliate) | — |
| Career Plug Fees (optional) | — |
| Digital Marketing Service (optional) | — |
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