Bark Busters
Pet Services · Pet Training
- Active units
- 131
- Royalty
- 10.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Bark Busters
Bark Busters is a renowned brand that offers natural, holistic, and humane dog training, all conveniently conducted in the comfort of your own home. With a rich history in the industry, Bark Busters has been providing effective training solutions for over 30 years and has expanded its services worldwide. Their dedicated team of Dog Behavioral Therapists have successfully trained over 1 million dogs globally, making them a trusted and respected leader in the field. Bark Busters focuses on using unique, dog-friendly techniques based on voice control and body language, creating clear communication between owners and their furry friends. Their approach emphasizes effective leadership and aims to put you in control of your dog's behavior in a non-physical and stress-free way. With Bark Busters, you can expect remarkable results in just a couple of hours, fostering a stronger and more enjoyable bond between you, your family, and your beloved pet.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Local advertising
3.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — United States veterans who qualify receive a 10% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee and Training and Territory Fee; must have served in a conflict zone.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations133
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings3
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR0.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$97k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate10.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.