Better Together
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $40,095 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $664,355 – $1,478,820 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | AZ |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Better Together, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-04-08 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 225 (Item 20, p.66) |
| Brand website | https://www.dogtopia.com |
About Better Together
A “Dogtopia Center” or a “Center” refers to the franchised business offered under this Disclosures Document, which is a dog daycare, boarding and spa facility that operates under the name DOGTOPIA®. Business History We are not engaged in any business other than offering DOGTOPIA® franchises and… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 39 | 244 |
| 2024 | 220 | 41 | 261 |
| 2025 | 225 | 41 | 266 |
Source: Item 20, p.66-67 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 32 (Item 20, p.67-68 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 3 (Item 3, p.11 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.13 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Two actions: a 2020 HotBox area-developer dispute, consolidated and settled in 2022 by a $2,700,000 note, asset transfer, and mutual release; and a pending May 2024 employment/LTIP suit by former VP Kimberly Hamm against the franchisor and CEO, now in phase-1 discovery after the emotional-distress claim was dismissed. (Item 3, p.11-13 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.55 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.55 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): No exclusive territory is granted. The franchisee receives a protected Territory: a 3-mile radius if fewer than 25,000 Core Profile Individuals live or work there, otherwise an area with at least 25,000. Other franchisees, company outlets, and other channels may compete. (Item 12, p.44-45 of the FDD)
Training: Phase 2: 5 days of hands-on training at a DOGTOPIA® training facility covering a variety of subjects. (Item 11, p.33 of the FDD)
Company facts
| Headquarters | Phoenix, AZ (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | Dogtopia Enterprises, LLC (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.56 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.56 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.13 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 3% of gross sales (Item 6, p.15 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 41 (Item 20, p.66 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Better Together directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with Better Together
Put Better Together on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.