Sit Means Sit
Sit Means Sit Franchise, Inc. offers franchises for operating dog training businesses that provide training, behavior modification, and consulting services to dog owners using proprietary methods, trademarks, and standards known as the 'Sit Means Sit' system. Franchisees conduct operations primarily through mobile vehicles or dedicated training facilities within designated trade areas, offering only authorized products and services. The target market consists of dog owners in the United States seeking professional dog training amid a growing pet ownership market competitive with independent trainers, other franchises, and online platforms.
Franchise Costs
Greater of 9% royalty or $800/mo + $15/mo financial database fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Sit Means Sit Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 89% of Pet Services franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Pet Services
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Pet Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sit Means Sit Current | $24K – $121K | $18K | 9.0% | 159 |
| 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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+22 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Sit Means Sit franchisees (2016 – 2023)
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
114 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)
Termination dispute with franchisees SMSHTX, LLC and SMS NC, LLC in Texas and North Carolina.
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 Sit Means Sit franchise ranges from $24,275 to $121,350. This includes a franchise fee of $17,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 9.0% of gross sales.
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