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Bark Busters - Home Dog Training
Bark Busters is the world's largest, most trusted dog training company, started in Australia in 1989 and came to the United States in 2000. As a world leader in natural home dog training, Bark Busters has trained over 350,000 dogs worldwide using its dog-friendly, natural methods. With 220+ franchised offices in 40 U.S. states and more than 320 offices in nine countries, Bark Busters is continuing its mission to build a global network of dog behavioral therapists to enhance responsible dog ownership and reduce the possibility of maltreatment, abandonment, and euthanasia of companion dogs. Great lifestyle! fulfilling profession! $40+ billion market!
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1989
Franchising Since:
2000
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
255
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
255
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
150
58.8%
In 40 States
Canada:
25
9.8%
In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:
80
31.4%
In 10 Foreign Countries
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Total:
255
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
22
2. Texas
17
3. Illinois
16
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$100K
Cash Investment:
$37.5-69.1K
Total Investment:
$50.6-97.1K
Average Total Investment:
$74K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$37.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$37K
On-Going Royalty:
8%
Average Royalty:
8%
Advertising Fee:
2%
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
10 x 10 in home office
Preferred Sites:
Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
23
Site Selection Assistance?
Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
