Bark Busters Home Dog Training
At a Glance
Products & Services: In-home dog training
Number of Locations: 340
Total Investment: $50.6K - 97.1K
Founded: 1989
Began Franchising: 1994
About Bark Busters Home Dog Training
Sylvia Wilson, a former manager of an animal shelter, and her husband, Danny, founded Bark Busters in Australia in 1989. Wilson's aim was to create a program that would help owners better deal with their dog's behavior problems.The Wilsons began franchising their in-home obedience training service in Sydney, Australia in 1994, eventually expanding the system into New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 218 | 33 | 87 | 2 |
| 2011 | 227 | 33 | 87 | 5 |
| 2010 | 244 | 35 | 85 | 4 |
| 2009 | 243 | 33 | 81 | 4 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $50,600 - $97,100
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $37,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $37,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000 - $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $10,000 - $39,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: minimum 120 hours.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: PR support
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #95 (2009),
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