Start a Leader of the Pack Canine Institute Franchise in 2025

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $342K - $647K

Units as of 2021: 1 0.0% over 3 years

Founded in 2009 by Lisa McDonald CPDT-KA, Leader of the Pack Canine Institute is a full-service canine facility specializing in all levels of dog training, including dog boarding, daycare, training, and grooming. Safety and health are the facility's main pillars; the staff at each franchise relies on cleaning products and dog treats to do so.

Leader of the Pack Canine Institute uses the one-stop, full-service approach in an attempt to ensure that the well-being of the pets is guaranteed. Leader of the Pack Canine Institute is in place to provide caring pet owners with a place where they can leave their pets and go about their daily activities without having to worry about the well-being and the safety of their favorite animals.

Why You May Want to Start a Leader of the Pack Canine Institute Franchise

Leader of the Pack Canine Institute may be suitable for dog lovers and pet professionals. A franchisee could be anybody, from an industry professional (such as a veterinarian) to a savvy business-minded person to an individual who genuinely cares about pets' positive impacts on families and the community at large. Potential franchisees should be animal lovers with a keen ability to provide superior customer service.

Opening a Leader of the Pack Canine Institute franchise could offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

What Might Make a Leader of the Pack Canine Institute Franchise a Good Choice?

Looking at how the franchise is run, you may tell straight away that the Leader of the Pack Canine Institute genuinely cares about the pets' well-being. It is their mission to develop happy and balanced dogs that bring joy to their owners.

Leader of the Pack Canine Institute may allow franchisees to differentiate themselves from competitors by offering a full range of services provided by fully screened, trained, and certified staff.

To be part of the Leader of the Pack Canine Institute team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

How to Open a Leader of the Pack Canine Institute Franchise

Before becoming a Leader of the Pack Canine Institute franchisee, you should conduct research to ascertain that the business can thrive in your community. Before signing an agreement or making any financial commitment, conduct thorough due diligence.

If awarded a Leader of the Pack Canine Institute franchise, franchisees receive a great deal of support from the Leader of the Pack Canine Institute brand throughout the franchising process. In addition to pre-opening training, franchisees receive support through brand awareness, marketing, research, and construction. They also receive hands-on training and continued support after their franchise location has opened.

Company Overview

About Leader of the Pack Canine Institute

Industry	Pets
Related Categories	Dog Training, Miscellaneous Pet Businesses, Pet Care
Founded	2009
Parent Company	Pack Leader Enterprises
Leadership	John McDonald, Director Franchising
Corporate Address	6346 Farm Bureau Rd. Allentown, PA 18106
Social	Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2018 (7 years)
# of employees at HQ	2
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming
# of Units	1 (as of 2021)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Leader of the Pack Canine Institute franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$35,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$341,665 - $647,304
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$250,000 - $500,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$150,000 - $500,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	10% off first-unit franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	6%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	1%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	7 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Leader of the Pack Canine Institute has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	70 hours
Classroom Training	35 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Lease Negotiation Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	15-30
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes