About Gangsta Dog Franchise
Gangsta Dog is a hot dog restaurant franchise entering the market in 2025 with a bold, urban inspired brand identity.
The concept takes the classic American hot dog and elevates it with creative toppings, premium ingredients, and a high energy dining atmosphere that appeals to a young, trend conscious customer base.
The franchise fee is $40,000.
Gangsta Dog Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$239K
Average Investment
$433K
Maximum Investment
$626K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | National Advertising Fee: 1.5% of Gross Revenues; Local Advertising: 1% of Gross Revenues per month (minimum $800 per month) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $239,400 – $626,400 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $239K–$626K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (National Advertising Fee: 1.5% of Gross Revenues; Local Advertising: 1% of Gross Revenues per month (minimum $800 per month)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $40,000 | $100,000 |
| Rent and Security Deposit | $2,000 | $15,000 |
| Signage | $3,500 | $10,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $60,000 | $100,000 |
| Computer Hardware and Software | $8,000 | $16,000 |
| Supplies/Inventory | $52,000 | $220,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,400 | $7,400 |
| Payroll | $7,500 | $60,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Professional Fees | $4,000 | $12,000 |
| Utilities | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Additional Funds-90 days | $15,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 for a transfer of the franchise or a majority interest; $2,500 upon transfer of minority interest |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee | 1% of Gross Revenues per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of Audit plus 6% interest on any late payment |
| Third party software fees | Approximately $500 per month plus transactions costs |
| Update Training Fee | $250 per attendee |
| Relocation Fee | $5,000 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $50 per transaction |
| Annual Convention Fee | Up to $350 per attendee |
| Testing/Inspection Fees to Approve a Supplier | $100/hour plus any costs incurred |
| Interest | 6% |
| Late fee | $50 per month |
| Customer Refunds | The amount of any fee we refund to a client |
| Assistance Fee in the event of death or incapacity | Our reasonable expenses plus 10% of Gross Revenues for the period in which we operate or assist |
| Sales, Excise, or Gross Receipts tax | Actual amount of tax paid |
| Third party charges that we incur on your behalf | Actual amount of charge |
| Indemnity | Actual loss sustained |
| Attorney Fees and Costs | Actual amount incurred |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 55 hours classroom, 33 hours on-the-job (Total 88 hours) |
| Classroom Training | 55 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 33 hours |
| Training Location | Initial training will be held at two locations: Location 1 is Gangsta Dog 9555 Shore Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23503, and Location 2 is your location. POS training will be conducted by FranPOS. |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may elect to offer and require franchisees to attend additional training or seminars, either live or electronically. A charge of up to $250 per person trained per day, plus expenses, may be incurred for this training. Franchisees are responsible for their own travel and living expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Normally a radius of 5 miles around your outlet, but may be greater or less depending on population density, natural or man-made boundaries. |
| Description | The territory will be for a specific geographic region defined and approved by radius, zip codes, natural, or political boundaries as set forth in the Franchise Agreement. The franchisor will not establish a company-owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods or services under the same or similar trademarks or service marks within this exclusive territory. Continuation of territorial rights does not depend on achieving a certain sales volume, market penetration, or other contingency, and the franchisor may not alter the franchise territory, even if there is a population increase. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Successive ten (10) year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must be in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, sign a general release of claims, notify franchisor in writing at least 180 days before expiration, and sign the then-current Agreement (which may have different terms and conditions). |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 for a transfer of the franchise or a majority interest; $2,500 for a minority interest transfer. |
| Transfer Conditions | Must be current in monetary obligations, in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, execute required forms, provide proposed transfer documents, transferee must meet franchisor criteria, execute current Franchise Agreement, complete initial training, comply with post-termination provisions, obtain licenses/permits, obtain lessor approval, comply with laws, purchase price not burdensome, request FDD for transferee. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate if franchisee defaults on the Agreement, Manual, or other agreements, owes monies more than 30 days past due, and fails to cure within 30 days after notice. Non-curable defaults include failing initial training, failing to obtain site approval or open on time, insolvency, material violation of law, abandonment, materially false application, fraud, failure to pay suppliers over $3,000 for 60+ days, failure to permit inspection/audit, or three or more breaches within 12 months. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the Agreement (In-Term) and for a 2-year period after termination, expiration, or non-renewal (Post-Term). |
| Non-Compete Details | In-Term: Cannot directly or indirectly offer a pet supply retail store centered around a gourmet dog bakery in the United States or its Territories. Post-Term: Cannot directly or indirectly offer a pet supply retail store centered around a gourmet dog bakery in the Territory or within 25 miles of the boundaries of the Territory, or within 25 miles of any other Gangsta Dog outlet of ours or a franchisee of ours in operation at the time. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You are required to participate personally in the direct operation of the Franchised Business or have a Designated Manager who attends and successfully completes initial training. Any replacement Designated Manager must also attend and successfully complete training and sign a Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement. You and any Designated Manager must pass a background check. All owners must guarantee the obligations under the Franchise Agreement. The business must be open during specified days and hours. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase certain inventory and supplies (including cookie cutters, rollers, spatulas, Sill Pats, bakery pans, dog food labels, shampoos, supplements, chews, toothbrushes, wipes, cookie mixes, colognes, dog waste bag containers and bags, balls, T-shirts and sweatshirts) from the franchisor's affiliate, Gangsta Dog LLC. Advertising material must be from the franchisor or a designated/approved vendor. Computer hardware, software, and POS systems must be as specified by the franchisor, which may include vendor designations. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment must be purchased pursuant to franchisor specifications, which may include a supplier designation. Insurance must be purchased as specified by the franchisor. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase certain inventory and supplies from the franchisor's affiliate, Gangsta Dog LLC, which is the only approved supplier for these items. For other items, franchisees may propose alternative suppliers, subject to franchisor approval, testing, and inspection fees ($100/hour plus costs). The franchisor issues and modifies specifications and standards through its Operations Manual or informational bulletins. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | The franchisor may, but does not currently, derive revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, neither the franchisor nor its affiliates earned revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees. Designated suppliers may make payments to the franchisor from franchisee purchases, but no supplier rebates were received in fiscal year 2024. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Gangsta Dog Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$284K – $517K
Sample Size
2 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Gangsta Dog Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordGangsta Dog has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Gangsta Dog System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
2
Gangsta Dog currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$5K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending December 31.
Gangsta Dog Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Gangsta Dog franchise ranges from $239,400 to $626,400, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Gangsta Dog charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a National Advertising Fee: 1.5% of Gross Revenues; Local Advertising: 1% of Gross Revenues per month (minimum $800 per month) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Gangsta Dog Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Gangsta Dog to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Gangsta Dog franchise owners report . This is based on a sample of 2 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Gangsta Dog has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $239,400-$626,400, a 5% of Gross Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $239,400 to $626,400 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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