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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $495/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 36 franchised CENTRAL BARK facilities that were open and operating throughout our 2025 fiscal year (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025)
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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 | $620K – $1.4M | $55K | 6.0% | 44 |
| PSP | $520K – $1.8M | $50K | 3.0% | 498 |
| DOG TRAINING ELITE | $174K – $203K | $110K | 8.0% | 395 |
| WOOF GANG BAKERY | $191K – $560K | $50K | 7.0% | 288 |
| POOP 911 | $4K – $26K | N/A | 25.0% | 254 |
| CAMP BOW WOW | $944K – $1.2M | $50K | 7.0% | 223 |
Pet Services Average 46 franchises | $349K – $697K | $50K | 7.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Pet Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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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.
53 SBA loans on record
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56 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
56 Contacts Available
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a CENTRAL BARK franchise ranges from $620,100 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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