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Bark Busters
Dog behavioral therapy
Interested in dog training? You're barking up the right tree with this opportunity. Developed in Australia, the dog-friendly training techniques of Bark Busters utilize the same communications methods of body language and voice control that dogs instinctly follow. All training takes place in the home and is designed for dogs of any age, including puppies. Bark Busters is one of the largest dog-training companies in the world, named the "Best of the Best" by the SPCA International. The company's techniques have been used to train more than 400,000 dogs worldwide.
Bark Busters
250 West Lehow Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110
303-471-4935
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1989 |
| Franchising since | 1995 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 4% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 238 | 117 | 0 |
| 2010 | 240 | 117 | 0 |
| 2009 | 242 | 113 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $50,600 - $69,100 |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 - $37,500 |
| Royalty Fee | 8% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $80,000 - $100,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $39,500 - $57,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Marketing skills and an outgoing nature to build relationships in the community
Self starters and good multitaskers to build a business hands on
Teachers-leaders-mentors who have the patience to train people and their dogs
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Bark Busters
250 West Lehow Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110
303-471-4935
