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Buy a Central Bark Franchise

Central Bark is a pioneering dog daycare franchise founded in 1997, offering a science-based “Whole Dog Care” model with enrichment-focused daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and retail. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, it operates ~40 locations nationwide, emphasizing canine behavioral science for safer socialization via weekly attendance policies and flexible playgroups. This differentiates it in the $123B+ pet industry, delivering predictable revenue through memberships and multi-service streams for community-oriented owners.

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Why buy a Central Bark Franchise?

Recession-resistant model yields high retention via memberships, scalable services, and proven science for profitability in booming pet sector.

Central Bark Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2003

    • Franchising Since

      2004

    • New Startup Cost

      $620,100 – $1,394,250

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $55,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $15,000

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales or $500/mo min

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      44

    • New Units Opened *

      5

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $902,805

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Central Bark – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Central Bark provides comprehensive classroom and hands-on training, territory protection, marketing tools, and operational systems. Ongoing support includes science-backed protocols, revenue diversification guidance, and community engagement strategies for sustained growth.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Passionate dog lovers with business acumen, $522K-$1M investment capacity; hands-on leaders building teams in vibrant pet communities.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Recognized as a top dog care franchise with 20+ years of leadership; noted for innovation in enrichment and multi-unit success on industry lists like Franchise 500.

  4. Industry / Market

    U.S. pet care surges 8-10% annually to $150B+ by 2025, driven by pet humanization, dual-income households, and demand for premium daycare/boarding.

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