Dogtopia vs RE/MAX Franchise Cost 2026
Dogtopia runs $644K–$1.5M. RE/MAX runs $37K–$224K. The gap at midpoint: $937K.
Dogtopia
$644K–$1.5M
total investment
Investment Difference
$937K
RE/MAX costs less
RE/MAX
$37K–$224K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dogtopia | RE/MAX | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $644K–$1.5M | $37K–$224K | RE/MAX |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $25,000 | RE/MAX |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 0.0% | RE/MAX |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 0.0% | RE/MAX |
| Net Worth Required | $750K | $0 | RE/MAX |
| Liquid Capital | $300K | $35K | RE/MAX |
| Est. Break-Even | 19.4 yr | 1.4 yr | RE/MAX |
Dogtopia Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $644K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
RE/MAX Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $37K–$224K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $800K
Bottom Line
RE/MAX costs $937K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. RE/MAX also wins on royalty rate.