Mo'Tail & SpawFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Mo'Tail & Spaw franchise requires a total initial investment of $824K – $2.0M, including a $40K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2026 FDD, average unit revenue was $3.0M[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $824K – $2.0M
- 81st pct Pet Services
- Avg gross sales
- $3.0M
- 59th pct Pet Services
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 16th pct Pet Services
- Units
- 1
- 4th 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
Started franchising in 2026. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $824K – $2.0M including a $40K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $3.0M/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 51/100.
- Revenue data based on only 1 reporting unit. Treat as directional, not definitive. Ask franchisees directly for current unit economics.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Mo'Tail & Spaw Franchising L.L.C.
- Incorporated in
- IA
- HQ
- 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
- Auditor
- Metwally CPA PLLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
Independent franchisee associations
- Franchise Advisory Council (FAC)
Franchisee-led councils or alliances disclosed in Item 20. Indicates operator voice.
Overview
About
Mo'Tail & Spaw appears to operate a pet grooming and spa facility offering bathing, grooming, and wellness services for companion animals. Daily operations involve managing groomer staff, maintaining facility cleanliness and equipment, scheduling appointments, handling customer service, and ensuring animal care quality and safety standards.
- CEO
- Kyle Casey
- Headquarters
- IA
- Founded
- 2025
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $40K | $40K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $150K | $225K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $634K | $1.7M |
| Total initial investment | $824K | $2.0M |
Source: Mo'Tail & Spaw 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$451K
15.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
29%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
3.5 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $824K – $2.0M
- Below avg, review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $150K – $225K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Franchise fee
- $20K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Weekly · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $20K |
| Renewal fee | $20K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $3.0M
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 1 units
- vs category median 12 · small
- Transparency tier
- revenue_only
- Categorical assessment of disclosure depth
- Transparency
- 3 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · below
Compared against 75 Pet Services brands
vs Pet Services averages
How Mo'Tail & Spaw Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 1
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 0%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 22 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.
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
Single-unit franchise system with undisclosed profitability, high capital requirements, and aggressive royalty structure creates substantial validation and viability risks.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 3 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Metwally CPA PLLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 51 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 1 unit in system with unknown growth trajectory — impossible to validate unit economics or franchise viability
- 02MEDNet income not disclosed in FDD — inability to assess actual profitability or validate $3M+ revenue claims
- 03MINORHigh initial investment ($823.5K–$1.95M) with single-unit reference creates extreme risk if that unit underperforms
- 04MINORMinimum royalty of $750/week ($39K annually) represents hard cost floor regardless of revenue — creates financial pressure in slow periods
- 05MINOR6% weekly royalty (vs. industry standard monthly) suggests aggressive cash flow extraction and potential cash management issues
- 06MINORNo growth indicators provided — single-unit franchise could indicate recent launch, failed expansion, or systemic issues
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 | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Iowa |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 3 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 48 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 48 hrs
- Training location
- Franchised Business Site
- Field support
- 32 hrs/yr
- On-site visits per year
- POS system
- RunLoyal, iTrust Ventures, M&S white-labeled app
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: RunLoyal, iTrust Ventures, M&S white-labeled app
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
22 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Mo'Tail & Spaw · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Mo'Tail & Spaw franchise?
The total investment to open a Mo'Tail & Spaw franchise ranges from $824K – $2.0M, with an initial franchise fee of $40K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Mo'Tail & Spaw franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Mo'Tail & Spaw FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $3.0M. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Mo'Tail & Spaw's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Mo'Tail & Spaw (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 Mo'Tail & Spaw franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Mo'Tail & Spaw has 1 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 1 company-owned units.
Is Mo'Tail & Spaw a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Mo'Tail & Spaw as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 51 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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