Pet Butler vs The Barking Zone Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pet Butler vs The Barking Zone including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pet Butler Franchise
The Barking Zone Franchise
Investment $39,500 - $92,000$16,500 - $68,000
Franchise Fee $18,900$3,500
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19982003
Year Franchised 20052009
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Pet Butler Franchise
The Barking Zone Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Pet Butler Franchise
The Barking Zone Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
 
Pet Butler Franchise
The Barking Zone Franchise
Training -Management Training. *Train Your Staff. *Support and Oversee Staffing.
Support -Operational Support. *Management and Support when you Need it. *Onsite Management.
Marketing - * Develop Marketing and Sales Model. * Advertising and New Client Recruitment.
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Pet Butler Franchise
The Barking Zone Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Pet Butler

Everyone loves their dog, but no one likes cleaning up after it! Here are just some of the reasons why we're so excited about this opportunity:
* Close to 40% of US households own at least one dog.
* Two in ten dog owners own two dogs.
* One in ten dog owners own three or more dogs.
* In Baby Boomer households where there are no children under 18 years of age, more dogs are owned on average (two).
* There are over 63 million dogs in the US.
* The average dog leaves its owners 23 "presents" per week.
* 30 million US households have at least one dog and not one of these households enjoys cleaning up after it!
* Our first franchise (company owned) has over 3,000 clients in the Dallas Fort Worth Area of Texas and consistently serves several thousand pets and their owners each week.

* According to the U.S. Department of Commerce:
o Although only 8% of businesses are franchises, they represent 40% of all retail sales in the U.S.
o Proven methods are often better than trial and error.
o A franchise is usually easier to sell and has a higher value than an independent business.
o Consumers prefer a nationally recognized name 2 to 1.
o The synergy of a group of people, all contributing ideas and motivation, is a benefit to each individual.

About The Barking Zone

"Veterinary Clinic Revenue Maximization Specialist" The Barking Zone is a Veterinary Clinic Daycare business model that is designed to add additional revenue streams to Veterinary Clinics. The Barking Zone organization is made up of veterinary clinic specialists who focus in revenue maximization for Veterinary Clinics. The Barking Zone will increase profits, grow your client base, enhance your image and make "Going To The Veterinary Clinic" a Fun thing to do! *Add Revenue to Your Clinic. * Give Your Customers Another Reason to Come to your Clinic. * Increase Profits * Owners Will Not Feel Guilty Leaving Their Dog. * Leverage Your Existing Business Infrastructure To Add a High-Margin Additional Service. * Turn Your Clinic into a FUN Place to Be for The Pets AND Their Owners. * Proven System with Measured Results. * Easy Implementation and Integration with Your Clinic. * All the Support and Handholding you Need. * And Many More Benefits. The #1 goal for a veterinary clinic is to keep that client walking through the door... The Barking Zone Does Just That!