Bark Busters
Grooming
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Zoomin Groomin
Grooming
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Sit Means Sit
Grooming
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Zoom Room
Grooming
View ProfileInvestment & Fees
| Metric | Bark Busters | Zoomin Groomin | Sit Means Sit | Zoom Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Type | Grooming | Grooming | Grooming | Grooming |
| Models Available | Mobile | Mobile | Mobile | Mobile |
| Total Initial Investment | $78K - $117K | $65K - $205K | $40K - $137K | $303K - $465K |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $45,000 | $30,000 | $49,500 |
| Royalty Fee | 10% | 8% (min $125/week) | Greater of 6% or $800/month | 8% |
| Advertising Fee | — | 2% | — | 1% |
| Total Locations | 133 | 257 | 148 | 60 |
| Franchising Since | 2013 | 2013 | 2009 | 2009 |
| States Available | 33 states | 34 states | 37 states | 21 states |
| Average Unit Volume (AUV) | $144,479 | $171,789 | — | $409,758 |
| AUV Growth (3-Year) | +4% | — | -6% | +140% |
| Units in Development | 0 | 15 | 0 | 31 |
Financial Performance
| Metric | Bark Busters | Zoomin Groomin | Sit Means Sit | Zoom Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Revenue | $127,718 | $170,979 | — | $390,448 |
| Average NOI | — | — | — | — |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Operational Details
| Metric | Bark Busters | Zoomin Groomin | Sit Means Sit | Zoom Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Size | — | — | — | 2,800 - 3,200 sq ft |
| Development Model | Single unit | — | Single & Multi-Unit | Single & Multi-Unit |
| Headquarters | Danville, CA | Virginia Beach, VA | Las Vegas, NV | Culver City, CA |
Requirements
| Metric | Bark Busters | Zoomin Groomin | Sit Means Sit | Zoom Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years | — | 10 years | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | One additional 5-year term | — | One successor term of 10 years | Successor term then offered to new franchisees |
| Non-Compete | — | — | — | — |
Territories
| Metric | Bark Busters | Zoomin Groomin | Sit Means Sit | Zoom Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity | Protected (non-exclusive) | — | — | — |
| Territory Basis | Zip codes covering about 100,000–125,000 targeted dogs | — | — | — |
Growth & Performance
| Metric | Bark Busters | Zoomin Groomin | Sit Means Sit | Zoom Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Net Units | 5 | — | -9 | 35 |
| Avg Annual Growth | 1.3% | — | -1.9% | 33.9% |
| Coming Soon | 6 | 15 | 4 | 5 |
Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
- Bark Busters $49,500
- Zoomin Groomin $45,000
- Sit Means Sit $30,000
- Zoom Room $49,500
Royalty Fee
- Bark Busters 10%
- Zoomin Groomin 8% (min $125/week)
- Sit Means Sit Greater of 6% or $800/month
- Zoom Room 8%
Total Locations
View Location MapStrengths at a Glance
Bark Busters
- Home-based in-home and remote dog behavior training
- 2026 FDD initial investment $77,900–$117,000 (Item 7)
- Franchise fee $49,500 plus a $19,500 training and territory fee; 10% royalty; 3% local advertising
Zoomin Groomin
- See brand profile for highlights
Sit Means Sit
- Dog training business; a vehicle is required and a training facility is optional
- 2026 FDD initial investment $40,175–$137,250 for a new franchisee (Item 7)
- New-franchisee fee $30,000; royalty is the greater of 6% of gross sales or $800 per month; CRM fee currently $800 per month
Zoom Room
- Storefront training gym, typically 2,800–3,200 sq ft, plus pet retail
- 2026 FDD initial investment $302,523–$464,712 for a single unit (Item 7)
- Franchise fee $49,500; 8% royalty; 1% national advertising fund; local advertising 2% of monthly gross sales (minimum $1,000)
Things to Consider
Bark Busters
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Mobile-only model
Zoomin Groomin
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Large system — territory availability may be tighter
- Mobile-only model
Sit Means Sit
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Mobile-only model
Zoom Room
- Higher initial investment than peers in this set
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
- Mobile-only model