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Dogtopia, by the numbers

Dogtopia appears in 99 SBA 7(a) loans since 2020, with a 1.19% cohort charge-off (failure) rate — from public SBA 7(a) loan records (FY2020–present). Every figure below comes from real financed deals: what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S0512)

99 deals since 2020 · typical deal $905K · 1.19% failure rate

99

Deals since 2020

$905K

Typical deal

10

Deals since FY2025

1.19%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

Dogtopia's 1.19% failure rate sits in the normal range for franchises. Underwrite the location, not just the brand.

What buyers pay for Dogtopia

Most Dogtopia deals financed between $650K and $1.14M. Above $1.14M, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$11,835
Down payment (10%)
$101K
Cash to close (all-in)
$138K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$138K)

Experience

Recent financings

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  • Maggies Dog House, LLC in Fredericksburg, VA — $1.0M (2025) · purchase · Live Oak Banking Company
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Who funds Dogtopia — and where

Every dot is a financed Dogtopia — 99 mapped.

Financed Dogtopia locations — list all 99 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.Live Oak Banking Company(40)
  2. 2.United Community Bank(8)
  3. 3.SouthState Bank, National Association(7)
  4. 4.The Huntington National Bank(6)
  5. 5.Banc of California(5)

Most active states

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  3. 3.Pennsylvania (8 loans)Dogtopia lenders in Pennsylvania->
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Common questions

How much does a Dogtopia cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Dogtopia is $905K across 99 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $100K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is Dogtopia?

1.19% of Dogtopia's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a Dogtopia with an SBA loan?

Yes — Dogtopia has been SBA-financed 10 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a Dogtopia franchise

Most Dogtopia buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical Dogtopia deal financed for $905K, which points to about $100K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. Dogtopia is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S0512), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund Dogtopia — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for Dogtopia — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for Dogtopia — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. Dogtopia is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 99 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $905K typical deal
  • 10 deals since FY2025
  • 1.19% failure rate (FY20–23 cohort)
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S0512)
  • Top lenders: Live Oak Banking Company, United Community Bank, SouthState Bank, National Association

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-07-31.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/dogtopia
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/dogtopia
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with Dogtopia.

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