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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Top Dog Daycare vs The Barking Zone including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $71,500 - $182,300 | $16,500 - $68,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $3,500 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1999 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 2009 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 50% of then-current fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Management Training. *Train Your Staff. *Support and Oversee Staffing. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Operational Support. *Management and Support when you Need it. *Onsite Management. |
Marketing | Ad slicks | * Develop Marketing and Sales Model. * Advertising and New Client Recruitment. |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Changed name to Dogtopia
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"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!