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:  2000

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	255	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	255	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
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   Total: 255 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	22
2. Illinois	16
3. Texas	17

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

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, CO	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 75 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Bark Busters - Home Dog Training.