Bark Busters
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Bark Busters franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Bark Busters franchise specializes in in-home dog training services, helping pet owners address behavioral issues through personalized training programs deliver
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Bark Busters franchise?
- The Bark Busters Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $77,900–$117,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Bark Busters initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $49,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 8). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Bark Busters charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $10 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Bark Busters disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Bark Busters FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 41). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $77,900 – $117,000 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports other measures and revenue for 132 franchised locations.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 15
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
11 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Revenue and other measures · 132 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised businesses open and operating for more than one year as of fiscal-year end
- Excluded
- Wexler, Maryland, had not commenced operations or had been open for less than one year.
- Method
- Gross Revenue from internal customer relationship management system; invoiced amounts regardless of collection; unaudited; before operating expenses, royalties, marketing fees and other costs
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($77,900 – $117,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 15
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 8
- [3]Item 19 — Franchised (132 locations) — other measures and revenue · PDF p. 41
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
7 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | net cash from operating activities | $823,340 |
| 2025 | total assets | $2,854,197 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $578,005 |
| 2025 | members’ equity | $2,276,192 |
| 2025 | total revenue | $2,451,187 |
| 2025 | net income | $984,888 |
| 2024 | total revenue | $3,269,603 |
| 2024 | net income | $1,686,805 |
| 2023 | total revenue | $3,542,403 |
| 2023 | net income | $1,970,414 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format and overlapping investment range. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.