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Bark Busters - Home Dog Training
250 W. Lehow Ave., # B
Englewood, CO 80110


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Business Description

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:  1994

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

325

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
325
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:22067.7%In 40 States
Canada:257.7%In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:8024.6%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
325
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California22
2. Texas17
3. Illinois16

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:$57K
Total Investment:$71-96K
Average Total Investment:$71K
 
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

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?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
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Denver, CO3 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 75

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes
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