How much revenue does a DOG TRAINING ELITE franchise make?

DOG TRAINING ELITE does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many DOG TRAINING ELITE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, DOG TRAINING ELITE has 395 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2015.

Can you get an SBA loan for a DOG TRAINING ELITE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for DOG TRAINING ELITE franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is DOG TRAINING ELITE a good franchise to buy?

DOG TRAINING ELITE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 395+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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DOG TRAINING ELITE

Dog Training Elite franchises provide professional dog obedience training services, including basic puppy training and support dog training for large and small dogs, using methods with or without e-collars. Franchisees can optionally offer advanced specialty trainings such as advanced service dog, autism support, and personal protection training, primarily conducted in clients' homes, parks, or indoor facilities. The business model involves selling multi-territory franchises to operators targeting dog owners seeking reliable, in-home or on-site training solutions.

395locations

$174K–$203K

Since 2015

ServicesSandy, UTwww.dogtrainingeliteinc.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$110,000

Initial Investment

$173,550 – $203,250

Royalty Rate

8.00%

Brand Fund

1.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$775 – $775

8% royalty + 1% brand fund + $500/mo online advertising/SEO + $275/mo tech fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$294,360

Median Gross Revenue

$229,801

Top Quartile Revenue

$977,911

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$39,110

Data Based On: Data for 63 franchised outlets operating for all of 2023, with gross sales achieved from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. This data is presented in segmented summaries for Top 5, Lowest 5, and Middle 53 performing franchises. Additionally, gross sales for 4 affiliate-owned units are provided separately.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 63 franchised units: (5 units × $977,911 [Top 5 Average] + 5 units × $39,110 [Lowest 5 Average] + 53 units × $253,954 [Middle 53 Average]) / 63 total units = $294,360. Median gross revenue is taken from the Median of the Middle 53 Franchises, as an overall median was not provided. Revenue top quartile is represented by the Average Gross Sales of the Top 5 Performing Franchises. Revenue bottom quartile is represented by the Average Gross Sales of the Lowest 5 Performing Franchises.

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Avg. Revenue: $294,360

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DOG TRAINING ELITE Franchise Analysis

Dog owners are shelling out for professional training like never before, and Dog Training Elite has positioned itself at the forefront with a model that goes right into homes and parks. Their 2024 FDD teases compelling Item 19 revenue data for multi-territory operators, alongside a track record of SBA financing that hints at accessible funding paths. But can this pet services powerhouse deliver returns that justify the steep entry, or is the pack too crowded?

Item 7 lays out the initial investment at $173,550-$203,250, dominated by a $110,000 franchise fee—unusually high, signaling premium brand value and multi-territory rights from day one. Ongoing fees bite at 8% royalty plus 1% brand fund, tacked with $500 monthly for online ads/SEO and $275 for tech, pushing total outflows higher than many pet peers. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $294,360 and median $229,801 across comparable outlets, suggesting solid top-line potential if you nail local dog owner demand; at 8% royalty, that's roughly $23K-$27K annually to HQ, leaving room for profit if expenses stay lean.

System growth from 365 units in 2022 to 398 in 2023 (+9%) and now 395 locations shows momentum since franchising in 2015, with just 1 transfer and low SBA default at 5.3% on 19 loans averaging $137,789—lenders like the model. This setup favors operators with sales savvy in upscale suburbs, where service dog and autism support add-ons boost tickets, but watch for saturation in pet-hotspots. Numbers point to a viable play for passionate animal pros ready to invest big upfront for scalable territories.

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Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How DOG TRAINING ELITE Compares

Key Insights

#2 largest franchise system in Pet Services
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Pet Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
DOG TRAINING ELITE Current	$174K – $203K	$110K	8.0%	395
PSP	$520K – $1.8M	$50K	3.0%	498
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
Sit Means Sit	$67K – $164K	$60K	6.0%	163
Pet Services Average 46 franchises	$346K – $692K	$52K	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 (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3MA

4PA

5OH

6WI

7AZ

8MO

9NC

10CO

11SC

12UT

13IN

14TN

15CT

+17 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DOG TRAINING ELITE franchisees (2020 – 2024)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$137,789

Total Volume

$2.6M

Default Rate

5.3%

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.

19 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

87 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a DOG TRAINING ELITE franchise ranges from $173,550 to $203,250. This includes a franchise fee of $110,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.