Sit Means Sit
Pet Services · Pet Training
- Active units
- 159
- Royalty
- 9.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Sit Means Sit
Sit Means Sit Dog Training OKC offers premier professional dog and puppy training services in Oklahoma City and its surrounding areas, including Arcadia, Edmond, Nichols Hills, and Witcher. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for both dogs and owners through tailored obedience training programs suitable for all breeds and ages. The training approach focuses on attention-based methods, ensuring each dog receives personalized care and guidance.
They provide a variety of training options including private lessons, board and train programs, and puppy socialization classes, which cater to distinct needs and lifestyles. Whether you are dealing with basic puppy manners, leash pulling, housebreaking, or behavioral issues, their experienced trainers will help you develop a confident and obedient pet. Sit Means Sit emphasizes a customized training plan, starting with a free consultation that evaluates each dog’s unique circumstances. Their goal is to create happy, well-mannered dogs that seamlessly integrate into family life, ensuring a better bond between pets and their owners.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$18k
- Reduced fee schedule for additional franchises
2nd: $15,500; 3rd: $13,500; 4th: $11,500; 5th+ : $10,000
- Lower monthly royalty option for certain existing franchisees
If first franchise was before July 2020 and you buy an additional franchise for $25,000, monthly royalty is $500 if paid on the first day of the month.
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 – 3,500 sq ft
- Trade Area Reservation Agreement (TARA)
$5k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations148
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings4
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-9.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-3.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.2×
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$89k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate6.0%
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.