Frequently Asked Questions
Bark Busters
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about owning a Bark Busters franchise? We hope you'll find your answer here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about owning a Bark Busters franchise? We hope you'll find your answer here.
The #1 Question
How will I know if Bark Busters is the right business for me?
Business Model
Do I have employees in this business?
Can I have a partner?
Can I operate the business part time?
Is Bark Busters a home-based business?
Industry Overview
What trends exist in the pet service industry?
Why is Bark Busters training different from other dog training?
Training
I don’t know much about dog training. Can I still be a Bark Buster?
I’ve never owned a business before. Will Bark Busters teach me about running a business too?
How long does it take to become a trained Bark Buster?
Support
What support does Bark Busters provide to franchisees ongoing?
Investment
What are the financial requirements to become a Bark Buster?
Does Bark Busters offer financing?
Location
Where will I operate my Bark Busters business?
The #1 Question
How will I know if Bark Busters is the right business for me?
Starting a business is not a decision you make overnight – it takes a lot of careful research and planning to minimize risk and prepare for your new venture. If you are considering Bark Busters, we will go through an extensive research process to determine if the business is a good fit for your personality, lifestyle, goals, and marketplace. Below is a list of the steps in this review.
1. Initial Phone Interview: A Franchise Development representative will answer your initial questions and discuss the basics of the business with you.
2. Bark Busters Questionnaire: Completing this brief form will show that you are initially qualified for franchise ownership, as well as providing Bark Busters with further information about your background and goals for the future.
3. Franchise Offering Review: The Franchise Offering addresses many legal and technical aspects of the business, providing you with a wealth of information about your relationship with Bark Busters Home Office and the history of the company.
4. Validations: Speaking with currently operating Bark Busters will provide you with a valuable firsthand perspective for the business. You are welcome to speak with as many Bark Busters as you like at this point.
5. Territory Map: Based on extensive demographic research, we will determine the exact boundaries of your exclusive service area.
6. Marketing Information: You will learn more about the proven techniques and support systems Bark Busters uses to create effective marketing on both a local and national basis.
7. Training Details: A Franchise Development Specialist will share additional details about the initial training class and other preparations for the business.
8. Franchise Profile: This profile will provide additional insight about how your lifestyle and disposition will naturally fit with a Bark Busters business.
9. Shadow a Lesson: You will observe a Bark Busters training session to see firsthand what is involved in the service.
10. Walkabout Day: This one day visit to Bark Busters Home Office in Denver, Colorado will allow us to meet face-to-face and answer any final questions we may have.
11. Decision and Acceptance: After the steps above, you will know if Bark Busters is the right business for your future, and we will know if you are right to become a Bark Buster. Together, we can make a decision about the business.
Business Model
Do I have employees in this business?
You may hire employees to assist in non-training functions of the business, such as marketing, bookkeeping, or answering the phones. However, only the owner(s) of the business are allowed to attend the training class and provide services to customers.
Can I have a partner?
Absolutely. We have many partnerships of Bark Busters across the country. Each partnership is a little different, so a Franchise Development Specialist will discuss this option further with you.
Can I operate the business part time?
No, this business is meant to be your primary source of income, and as such requires your full time commitment.
Is Bark Busters a home-based business?
Yes, you will operate from your home office to minimize operating costs. While your office may be based in your home though, you will spend a majority of your time within your territory – providing service, building relationships, distributing marketing materials, and more.
Industry Overview
What trends exist in the pet service industry?
In 2006, Americans spent almost $40 billion on their pets, a spending trend that has increased each year. American’s love affair with their animals is alive and well! As the largest dog training business in the world, Bark Busters is uniquely positioned as an industry leader in the field of dog behavior modification.
Why is Bark Busters training different from other dog training?
Bark Busters offers unique guaranteed lifetime support on all training, providing customers with unsurpassed value for their money. Additionally, our methods are effective in far less time than many traditional trainers, usually yielding results in a matter of hours, rather than weeks or months. Finally, we work with customers in the convenience of their own home, making it easy for customers to meet with us.
Training
I don’t know much about dog training. Can I still be a Ba
rk Buster?
Yes. Bark Busters provides a comprehensive training at the launch of your business. This four-week long class provides a great deal of hands-on work with dogs, as well as providing practical knowledge about how to successfully operate a dog training business.
I’ve never owned a business before. Will Bark Busters teach me about running a business too?
Yes, a large section of the class is dedicated to this topic, as being a successful trainer involves being a successful business operator too.
How long does it take to become a trained Bark Buster?
From the day you decide to become a Bark Buster, we will help you to prepare for training and the opening of your business. The training class takes place over four weeks, with two weeks at the Bark Busters Home Office in Denver, Colorado, and two weeks in your home. After training, you will be fully prepared to launch your business immediately. We will also work to publicize your business and drive customers to you from your very first day of operations.
Support
What support does Bark Busters provide to franchisees ongoing?
Bark Busters Home Office is committed to the ongoing support of your business. Below are just a few of the initiatives in place to help you succeed. A Franchise Development Specialist will provide you with further information on each of these programs.
• Regular marketing conference calls
• Monthly press releases
• Library of best practices and
innovative ideas
• Annual advanced training and
professional development
• On-call Home Office Training and Support center
• Mentoring programs
• Brainstorming groups
• Discussion boards
• Quarterly newsletter
• Annual conferences
Investment
What are the financial requirements to become a Bark Buster?
$37,500 Franchise Fee
+$19,500 Training Fee and Territory Fee
$57,000 Total Purchase Price of Business
+$12,100 Initial Operating Capital
$69,100 Total Investment
Bark Busters requires that all new franchise owners have a net worth of at least $100,000 to ensure you are building your business from a strong financial foundation. A detailed breakdown of these figures and all other financial aspects of the business is located in the Franchise Disclosure.
Does Bark Busters offer financing?
While Bark Busters does not provide direct financing, we do work with several financial partners to provide you many options for financing your investment.
How will I know if Bark Busters is the right business for me?
Business Model
Do I have employees in this business?
Can I have a partner?
Can I operate the business part time?
Is Bark Busters a home-based business?
Industry Overview
What trends exist in the pet service industry?
Why is Bark Busters training different from other dog training?
Training
I don’t know much about dog training. Can I still be a Bark Buster?
I’ve never owned a business before. Will Bark Busters teach me about running a business too?
How long does it take to become a trained Bark Buster?
Support
What support does Bark Busters provide to franchisees ongoing?
Investment
What are the financial requirements to become a Bark Buster?
Does Bark Busters offer financing?
Location
Where will I operate my Bark Busters business?
The #1 Question
How will I know if Bark Busters is the right business for me?Starting a business is not a decision you make overnight – it takes a lot of careful research and planning to minimize risk and prepare for your new venture. If you are considering Bark Busters, we will go through an extensive research process to determine if the business is a good fit for your personality, lifestyle, goals, and marketplace. Below is a list of the steps in this review.
1. Initial Phone Interview: A Franchise Development representative will answer your initial questions and discuss the basics of the business with you.
2. Bark Busters Questionnaire: Completing this brief form will show that you are initially qualified for franchise ownership, as well as providing Bark Busters with further information about your background and goals for the future.
3. Franchise Offering Review: The Franchise Offering addresses many legal and technical aspects of the business, providing you with a wealth of information about your relationship with Bark Busters Home Office and the history of the company.
4. Validations: Speaking with currently operating Bark Busters will provide you with a valuable firsthand perspective for the business. You are welcome to speak with as many Bark Busters as you like at this point.
5. Territory Map: Based on extensive demographic research, we will determine the exact boundaries of your exclusive service area.
6. Marketing Information: You will learn more about the proven techniques and support systems Bark Busters uses to create effective marketing on both a local and national basis.
7. Training Details: A Franchise Development Specialist will share additional details about the initial training class and other preparations for the business.
8. Franchise Profile: This profile will provide additional insight about how your lifestyle and disposition will naturally fit with a Bark Busters business.
9. Shadow a Lesson: You will observe a Bark Busters training session to see firsthand what is involved in the service.
10. Walkabout Day: This one day visit to Bark Busters Home Office in Denver, Colorado will allow us to meet face-to-face and answer any final questions we may have.
11. Decision and Acceptance: After the steps above, you will know if Bark Busters is the right business for your future, and we will know if you are right to become a Bark Buster. Together, we can make a decision about the business.
Business Model
Do I have employees in this business?
You may hire employees to assist in non-training functions of the business, such as marketing, bookkeeping, or answering the phones. However, only the owner(s) of the business are allowed to attend the training class and provide services to customers.
Can I have a partner?
Absolutely. We have many partnerships of Bark Busters across the country. Each partnership is a little different, so a Franchise Development Specialist will discuss this option further with you.
Can I operate the business part time?
No, this business is meant to be your primary source of income, and as such requires your full time commitment.
Is Bark Busters a home-based business?
Yes, you will operate from your home office to minimize operating costs. While your office may be based in your home though, you will spend a majority of your time within your territory – providing service, building relationships, distributing marketing materials, and more.
Industry Overview
What trends exist in the pet service industry?
In 2006, Americans spent almost $40 billion on their pets, a spending trend that has increased each year. American’s love affair with their animals is alive and well! As the largest dog training business in the world, Bark Busters is uniquely positioned as an industry leader in the field of dog behavior modification.
Why is Bark Busters training different from other dog training?
Bark Busters offers unique guaranteed lifetime support on all training, providing customers with unsurpassed value for their money. Additionally, our methods are effective in far less time than many traditional trainers, usually yielding results in a matter of hours, rather than weeks or months. Finally, we work with customers in the convenience of their own home, making it easy for customers to meet with us.
Training
I don’t know much about dog training. Can I still be a Ba
rk Buster?Yes. Bark Busters provides a comprehensive training at the launch of your business. This four-week long class provides a great deal of hands-on work with dogs, as well as providing practical knowledge about how to successfully operate a dog training business.
I’ve never owned a business before. Will Bark Busters teach me about running a business too?
Yes, a large section of the class is dedicated to this topic, as being a successful trainer involves being a successful business operator too.
How long does it take to become a trained Bark Buster?
From the day you decide to become a Bark Buster, we will help you to prepare for training and the opening of your business. The training class takes place over four weeks, with two weeks at the Bark Busters Home Office in Denver, Colorado, and two weeks in your home. After training, you will be fully prepared to launch your business immediately. We will also work to publicize your business and drive customers to you from your very first day of operations.
Support
What support does Bark Busters provide to franchisees ongoing?
Bark Busters Home Office is committed to the ongoing support of your business. Below are just a few of the initiatives in place to help you succeed. A Franchise Development Specialist will provide you with further information on each of these programs.
• Regular marketing conference calls
• Monthly press releases
• Library of best practices and
innovative ideas
• Annual advanced training and
professional development
• On-call Home Office Training and Support center
• Mentoring programs
• Brainstorming groups
• Discussion boards
• Quarterly newsletter
• Annual conferences
Investment
What are the financial requirements to become a Bark Buster?
$37,500 Franchise Fee
+$19,500 Training Fee and Territory Fee
$57,000 Total Purchase Price of Business
+$12,100 Initial Operating Capital
$69,100 Total Investment
Bark Busters requires that all new franchise owners have a net worth of at least $100,000 to ensure you are building your business from a strong financial foundation. A detailed breakdown of these figures and all other financial aspects of the business is located in the Franchise Disclosure.
Does Bark Busters offer financing?
While Bark Busters does not provide direct financing, we do work with several financial partners to provide you many options for financing your investment.
Location
Where will I operate my Bark Busters business?
Bark Busters is a home-based business, so you will not need a physical location for your business. You will receive rights to an exclusive territory to ensure you are never competing with any other Bark Busters. This territory is defined through the course of our research, based on the demographic composition of the region.
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We expected to be able to earn a decent salary training dogs, but we had no idea of the freedom and financial success that Bark Busters would truly afford us. Within 3 months of starting out, we had already exceeded our expectations financially.
Now, 5 years later, we are still amazed at the financial and emotional rewards gained by being a part of this company. - Kelley & Mark Renshaw, Northern VA |
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Questions? Contact us at 877-300-BARK or franchises@barkbusters.com.
