CENTRAL BARK
Central Bark franchises operate personalized canine care facilities offering day care, overnight boarding, grooming services, training, a specialty retail boutique for dogs, and other authorized products and services tailored to individual dogs' needs. The business model involves selling franchises to qualified operators who must adhere to the franchisor's system standards, specifications, and proprietary trademarks. It targets dog owners seeking comprehensive, high-quality pet care solutions.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + greater of 2% or $500/mo marketing fund + $495/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 33 franchised CENTRAL BARK facilities open and operating throughout 2024 fiscal year
* Average Gross Revenue and Median Gross Revenue were extracted directly from the 'Gross Sales of Sales Group During 2024 Fiscal Year' table on Page 2. Revenue Top Quartile was taken as the median Gross Sales for the top tercile ($1,118,813) from Note 1 below the tercile table on Page 2. Revenue Bottom Quartile was taken as the median Gross Sales for the low tercile ($468,877) from Note 3 below the tercile table on Page 2. Average EBITDA was extracted directly from the 'Profit of Sales Group During 2024 Fiscal Year' table on Page 2. EBITDA margin percentage was calculated as Average EBITDA ($124,384) divided by Average Gross Revenue ($825,930). Average Gross Profit was calculated using the average Gross Profit percentage (51.1%) from the 'P&L Category' table on Page 5, applied to Average Gross Revenue (825930 * 0.511). Average Net Profit was derived from 'Operating Profit' (defined on Page 6, Note 8, as Gross Profit minus Operating Expenses, Royalties, and Marketing Expenses, before interest, amortization, depreciation, or taxes). It was calculated using the average Operating Profit percentage (15.1%) from the 'P&L Category' table on Page 5, applied to Average Gross Revenue (825930 * 0.151). Best Guess Profit Low and Best Guess Profit High were calculated using the explicitly stated low (-46.8%) and high (31.8%) percentages for 'Operating Profit' from Note 8 on Page 6, applied to Average Gross Revenue.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How CENTRAL BARK Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 87% of Pet Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Pet Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CENTRAL BARK Current | $569K – $1.4M | $55K | 6.0% | 41 |
| PSP | $541K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| DOG TRAINING ELITE | $174K – $203K | $110K | 8.0% | 395 |
| POOP 911 | $4K – $26K | N/A | 25.0% | 254 |
| WOOF GANG BAKERY | $184K – $507K | $50K | 7.0% | 236 |
| CAMP BOW WOW | $944K – $1.2M | $50K | 7.0% | 223 |
Pet Services Average 45 franchises | $349K – $710K | $56K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 45 Pet Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CENTRAL BARK franchisees (2013 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
58 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a CENTRAL BARK franchise ranges from $569,200 to $1,394,250. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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