Bark Busters - Home Dog Training
250 W. Lehow Ave.
Englewood, CO 80110
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(877) 300-2275
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(303) 471-4935
- (720) 283-2819 (Fax)
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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
255 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
255 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
150 |
58.8% |
In 40 States
|
| Canada |
25 |
9.8% |
In 1 Provinces
|
| International |
80 |
31.4% |
In 10 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
255 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
22 |
| Texas |
17 |
| Illinois |
16 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
Yes |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
23 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| 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
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
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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% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
10 x 10 in home office
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Home-Based
|
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
5 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
75 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes |
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