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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies vs Pet Assist including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $718,500 - $1,457,500 | $19,050 - $41,950 |
Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $6,000 - $10,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | $250-$350/mo. |
Advertising Fee | 1% | $50/mo. |
Year Founded | 2000 | 2009 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2014 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 Years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 Years |
Renewal Fee | $5K | 0 |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | A love for animals with a commitment to their care and well-being. Net worth of $50K |
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Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Unlike other business opportunities, becoming a Camp Bow Wow franchisee provides you with the most comprehensive and applicable training program available in the dog care industry. You will gain immediate knowledge on how to operate your Camp efficiently, as well as learn the emerging science of dog behavior, group play dynamics, sanitation, pet first aid and safety. Joining Camp Bow Wow will dramatically reduce your investment risk and put you on the right path to success! On-The-Job Training: 36 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Home study: 1 week; online training Absentee Ownership Allowed | 5 days at Corporate. Ongoing |
Support | Our turn-key franchising program does not end when you open your doors for business. When you join our pack, you become our most important asset and we are committed to providing you with the marketing, training, operations and systems support necessary to help you succeed. Whether you are our most profitable Camp or are a Camp in need of some help, our goal is to work with you to proactively identify areas to improve, innovate and become better than ever. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | 5 days at Corporate + Ongoing Modern up to date software with mobile apps. |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 20
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
| Franchise can be run from home. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Pet Assist is a mobile pet care business offering dog walking, pet sitting, pet transportation and pet waste removal services to pet owners. It is a business that has already proven to be recession resistant. Pet Assist was founded during the recession of 2009 and against all odds, experienced exponential growth. Many individuals jump into the pet sitting business on their own and soon discover that they are chasing their tails and can't make a living doing the thing that they love. Pet Assist provides a proven system that has already been extremely successful even under the worst economic conditions.