DVMmatchFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A DVMmatch franchise requires a total initial investment of $78K – $129K, including a $65K franchise fee. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $78K – $129K
- 23rd pct Pet Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 61st pct Pet Services
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 4
- 22nd pct Pet Services
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Pet Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Pet Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $78K – $129K including a $65K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 65/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- DVMMATCH, LLC
- Incorporated in
- IN
- HQ
- 9333 N. Meridian Street, Suite 250, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260
- Auditor
- Pile CPAs
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $159K
- vs $89K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2024
- Status as of 2024; may have been resolved in a later filing we don't yet have.
Independent franchisee associations
- Franchise Advisory Council (FAC)
Franchisee-led councils or alliances disclosed in Item 20. Indicates operator voice.
Affiliated brands
- company
- DDSmatch Franchise
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
DVMmatch appears to be a veterinary staffing/recruitment platform connecting veterinarians or veterinary practices with employment or service opportunities. Franchisees likely manage regional marketing, client acquisition, and placement coordination within their protected territory to generate commission-based revenue.
- CEO
- Thad Miller
- Headquarters
- IN
- Founded
- 2020
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 3
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing · 7 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $65K | $105K | |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $3K | $5K | |
| Business License & Permit | $250 | $1K | |
| Computer Equipment | $1K | $2K | |
| Insurance | $750 | $1K | |
| Legal and Professional Fees | $3K | $5K | |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months After Opening | $5K | $10K | |
| Total initial investment | $78K | $129K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $78K – $129K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $10K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $65K – $105K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Royalty
- $850 per month plus 9% of Gross Sales
- Ad fund
- $400
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $150 |
| Transfer fee | $20K |
| Renewal fee | $20K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Pet Services averages
How DVMmatch Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 4
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +33.3%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- Outlier (see FDD)
- Likely small-sample artifact
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 1
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 15 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- Indiana
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Pre-revenue transparency and micro-scale unit count create substantial uncertainty about unit economics and franchisee profitability.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $129,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Pile CPAs⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 65 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo Item 19 financial disclosure (average unit revenue and net income not provided) — impossible to validate ROI on $77.5k-$129k investment
- 02MEDOnly 4 operating units with 33.3% YoY growth suggests extremely early-stage system with limited operational track record and data reliability
- 03MEDCombined monthly fixed costs ($850 royalty + overhead) create high breakeven threshold relative to undisclosed average revenue
- 04MINORHigh franchise fee ($65k of $77.5k minimum investment = 84%) leaves minimal working capital for marketing and operations
- 05MINOR9% gross sales royalty on top of $850 monthly creates dual revenue drain that compounds profitability pressure
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | County boundaries |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 3 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Indiana |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 12 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
15 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
DVMmatch · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a DVMmatch franchise?
The total investment to open a DVMmatch franchise ranges from $78K – $129K, with an initial franchise fee of $65K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do DVMmatch franchise owners earn?
DVMmatch does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is DVMmatch's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for DVMmatch (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many DVMmatch franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, DVMmatch has 4 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is DVMmatch a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates DVMmatch as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 65 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.