Fetch! Pet Care

Fetch! Pet Care

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2025 FDD

Pets · Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

Investment min
$75K
Total: $75K–$141K
Avg gross revenue
$695K
Unit-level, 2025
Franchise fee
$49K–$97K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
7%
of gross revenue
Locations
153
Franchising since 2003

Description

What is Fetch! Pet Care?

Fetch! Pet Care has established itself as a premier provider of professional pet care services since 2002, offering comprehensive solutions for pet parents across the United States. As a leader in the pet services industry, Fetch! specializes in personalized dog walking and pet sitting services that give pet owners peace of mind when they can't be with their furry family members.

What sets Fetch! apart is their commitment to personalized, high-quality care. Each pet sitter and dog walker undergoes thorough vetting and training to ensure they meet the company's exacting standards. The franchise utilizes innovative technology to provide real-time updates, including GPS-tracked walks, photos, and detailed visit reports, allowing pet owners to stay connected with their pets even when they're away.

The franchise offers a wide range of services including daily dog walking, in-home pet sitting, overnight care, and specialized care for pets with medical needs. Their professional pet care providers are trained to care for all types of pets, from dogs and cats to small animals and exotic pets.

Fetch! has built its reputation on reliability, professionalism, and genuine love for animals. Their success is evidenced by countless positive reviews from satisfied clients who consistently praise the company's attention to detail, communication, and the peace of mind they provide. The franchise's systematic approach to pet care, combined with their focus on building lasting relationships with both pets and their owners, has made them a trusted name in the growing pet care industry.
  • America's largest dog walking franchise
  • 22 years proven operational experience
  • 136 units nationwide market presence
  • Comprehensive pet care service portfolio
  • Low complexity service-based business model
  • Strong recurring revenue customer relationships

Location Analysis

Where Fetch! Pet Care wins

Fetch! Pet Care demonstrates concentrated strength in affluent metropolitan markets across the West Coast (California, Washington, Oregon), Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Virginia, DC), and Northeast Corridor, with particularly robust presence in the Baltimore-Washington DC metro, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle-Tacoma regions. This geographic clustering reflects strategic alignment with dual-income professional households in high-cost urban and suburban markets where pet ownership density intersects with limited time availability and willingness to pay premium rates. The 4.5-4.8 star average rating with moderate to high review volume indicates strong customer satisfaction in established territories, with positive feedback emphasizing reliability, detailed communication, and caregiver trustworthiness—critical trust factors for in-home services. Negative themes around holiday availability, caregiver inconsistency, and premium pricing point to operational stress during peak periods and competitive pressure from lower-cost alternatives. The home-based model enables franchisees to serve defined territories without real estate constraints, but success requires sufficient household density within the target demographic profile—college-educated professionals aged 30-55 with household incomes exceeding $75,000-$100,000. Markets with established pet service infrastructure and cultural acceptance of premium pet care demonstrate the highest probability of success. Prospective franchisees should conduct granular territory analysis, validate target household density within assigned zip codes, assess local competitive intensity, and confirm market receptivity to premium-priced pet care services before finalizing investment decisions.
Total US locations
136
Franchise units
153
Corporate locations
20
Avg. sq. footage
N/A

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Fetch! Pet Care

Avg gross revenue$694,821
Investment range$75,067 – $140,667
Investment midpoint$107,867
Brand fund1%
Royalty7%
Franchise fee$49,000–$97,000
Min. net worth$250,000
Min. liquid capital$25,000
Fetch! Pet Care presents a mature franchise system founded in 2002 with 136 units, indicating sustained growth in the competitive pet services sector. The investment range of $75,067-$140,667 positions this as an accessible entry point compared to brick-and-mortar retail franchises, reflecting the home-based operational model that eliminates commercial lease obligations and associated buildout costs. The reported gross revenue of approximately $695,000 suggests meaningful top-line performance, though prospective franchisees must carefully evaluate labor costs, insurance requirements, and caregiver compensation structures that define this service-intensive model. Operational complexity centers on workforce management—recruiting, vetting, training, and retaining reliable caregivers who represent the brand directly in clients' homes. Scalability depends on territory density and the franchisee's ability to build a dependable caregiver network while maintaining quality standards. The premium pricing model reflected in customer reviews indicates margin potential but also competitive vulnerability to independent operators. Customer acquisition costs, technology platform investments, and ongoing caregiver turnover present structural challenges requiring active management. The business model offers flexibility and relatively low overhead, but success hinges on operational execution, market density, and the franchisee's capacity to deliver consistent service quality across multiple daily appointments. Prospective investors should model labor costs conservatively and validate territory saturation potential before committing.
Did you know? Fetch! Pet Care operates in the dog walking and pet sitting sector with an initial investment ranging from $75,067 to $140,667. The home-based business model eliminates retail lease requirements, positioning this franchise as a relatively accessible entry point for entrepreneurs seeking to serve affluent pet owners in metropolitan markets. Franchise fee information was not provided in available data, requiring direct confirmation with the franchisor during due diligence.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How Fetch! Pet Care works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Revenue model not specified.
03
Customer
B2B

Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.

B2C

Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.

Mixed

Serves both businesses and consumers.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$75K–$141K
Most common
$75,067
Minimum
$107,867
Midpoint
$140,667
Maximum

Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $75,067 to $140,667. The midpoint $107,867 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

$250K$200K$150K$100K$50KN/A
$90K
$196K
$195K
2021
2022
2023
Avg
$160K
YOY change (2022 -> 2023)
-1%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Fetch! Pet Care has an average gross revenue of $195K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

+13% YoY
1501209060300
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
136 units open as of 2025 FDD+16 in last 12 mo

2025 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Fetch! Pet Care's 2025 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Fetch! Pet Care franchise typically ranges between $75,067.00 and $140,667.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2025. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Fetch! Pet Care
Fetch! Pet Care
$695K avg revenue · 153+ US franchises

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