Central Bark Franchises for Sale

A dog daycare, boarding, grooming and training facility of 5,000 to 8,000 square feet plus outdoor play space. A heavy leasehold build-out run full time by an on-site owner.

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Total units

$620K+

Initial investment

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Brand Performance Snapshot

Franchised and company-owned unit counts for 2023 through 2025, as reported in the franchisor's FDD.

Unit count by year

Franchised Corporate

2023

2024

2025

Franchised units

Company-owned units

Total units

+22.2%

3-yr unit growth

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Central Bark Franchise Model Overview

Central Bark facilities provide dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming and training, with a small retail boutique, in a leased building of roughly 5,000 to 8,000 square feet plus adjoining outdoor space. Revenue is recurring and relationship-driven, built on regular daycare clients and holiday boarding peaks. The investment is high six to low seven figures, driven mostly by leasehold improvements for kennels, drainage, play areas and grooming, plus a required launch advertising budget. The model is owner-operated: you or a Managing Owner holding at least 51 percent must provide full-time, on-premises supervision, and a designated manager is allowed only once you run two or more facilities. Owners of 20 percent or more sign a personal guaranty. The brand has franchised since 2004, is now backed by NewSpring Franchise, and grew modestly from 36 to 44 facilities over three years, with a heavy Wisconsin concentration and a sizable pipeline of signed but unopened units. Renewal requires remodeling to current standards.

Ideal owner profile

Full-time, on-site owner-operator; semi-absentee ownership is not permitted for a single facility

Experience leading hourly animal-care staff and managing customer relationships with pet owners

Capital or SBA borrowing capacity for a high-six to seven-figure leasehold build-out

Genuine comfort with dogs, sanitation standards and seven-day, holiday-heavy operations

Multi-unit operators can add a designated manager once they own two or more facilities

Investment Snapshot

Initial franchise fee $55,000 ($35,000 each additional under a multi-unit agreement); 10% VetFran discount

Total initial investment $620,100 – $1,394,250

Royalty 6% of Gross Sales

Ad / brand fund Greater of 2% of Gross Sales or $500/month Brand Fund; local cooperative contribution up to 2% if formed

FDD year 2026 (unit data through 2025)

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