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.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 1% brand fund + $500/mo online advertising/SEO + $275/mo tech fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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.
Extracted Item 19 Section
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 | $541K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| 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 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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+17 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DOG TRAINING ELITE franchisees (2020 – 2024)
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
87 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 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.
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