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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + $800/mo CRM fee + $14.95/mo Franchise Financial Database
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
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Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Pet Services (ranked #2 of 47)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Pet Services
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Pet Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sit Means Sit Current | $40K – $137K | $30K | 6.0% | 148 |
| 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 47 franchises | $349K – $683K | $48K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 47 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 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.
6 SBA loans on record
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101 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
One case involves a former franchisee for breach of contract and breach of continuing guaranty, with counterclaims for tortious interference, negligence, and breach of good faith. The second case is a class action by three franchisees alleging promissory fraud, breach of contract, breach of good faith, and negligent misrepresentation related to system functionality and support.
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 Sit Means Sit franchise ranges from $40,175 to $137,250. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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