How much does a Bark Busters franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $77,900–$117,000, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Bark Busters franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Bark Busters scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 13% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Bark Busters franchise

Dog Training Services - Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$77,900–$117,000

Total fees

13% of sales

Outlets

133

Closure signals

3 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Bark Busters worth it? How it compares to 34 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	13% of sales	steeper than 94% of fitness & gyms franchises
Startup cost	from $77,900	cheaper than most (median $276,600)
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	2.3% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	1	about average

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What their own earnings claim actually says

2025 Gross Revenue data: 132 units, average $144,479, median $127,718, 42% met/exceeded average. No net income or expense deductions provided.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

3 closures in 2025; low terminations suggest stable system but minimal franchise turnover data.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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Bark Busters franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Bark Busters franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $77,900–$117,000, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Bark Busters franchise owners make?: 2025 Gross Revenue data: 132 units, average $144,479, median $127,718, 42% met/exceeded average. No net income or expense deductions provided. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Bark Busters franchise failure rate?: 3 closures in 2025; low terminations suggest stable system but minimal franchise turnover data.
Is a Bark Busters franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Bark Busters scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 13% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Bark Busters or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.