Pet Butler vs Barkefellers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Pet Butler Franchise
Barkefellers Franchise
Investment $39,500 - $92,000$938,000 - $4,500,000
Franchise Fee $18,900$35,000 - $70,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19982009
Year Franchised 20052014
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of initial fee5 years


Business Experience Requirements

 
Pet Butler Franchise
Barkefellers Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Pet Butler Franchise
Barkefellers 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
Barkefellers Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Pet Butler Franchise
Barkefellers Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
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 Barkefellers

Why Us? 5 Good Reasons: 1. A Growing & Profitable Industry - indulgent pet parents drive increasing demand for premium pet care services. 2. Four Complementary Businesses - Dog & Cat Lodging, Doggy Day Care, Pet Grooming & Obedience Training. 3 Technological & Marketing Expertise - focused on developing an ever-stronger internet presence and a brand that is highly visible to buyers searching the web. 4 Partner with Seasoned Pet Care Pros - We 'taste our own cooking' and 'eat, sleep and breathe this business' each and every day. 5 Train with Experienced Management - active support and constant nurturing of our franchisees and affiliates.
 
Veteran Incentives: 10% off franchise fee