Sit Means Sit Dog Training
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Own a Top-Ranked Dog Training Franchise
Join the booming pet industry with a low-cost, proven business model that lets you work from home and scale at your pace.
Brand overview
Sit Means Sit is a professional dog training franchise led by CEO Fred Hassen, dedicated to revolutionizing the quality of life for families and their dogs through happy, obedient, and confident companions. Franchise owners deliver training services at clients' homes, public venues, or a commercial facility, giving you the flexibility to start lean and grow into a larger operation. With a proven, low-cost franchise model in a booming pet industry, Sit Means Sit offers a compelling path to business ownership for people who love dogs and want to build something of their own.
Availability
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Why choose Sit Means Sit Dog Training
Sit Means Sit has been named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur Magazine, and CNBC recognized it as one of ten low-cost franchises that can make you rich. The business keeps overhead manageable because revenue comes from time spent with clients and their dogs, not expensive real estate or inventory. Nine franchise owners earned at least one million dollars in revenue in 2017 alone. You can start from a home office and expand into a commercial facility when the time is right. The brand operates in a pet industry where 65.1 million households own dogs and Americans spent 136.9 billion dollars on pets in 2022. A training guarantee also means franchisees can receive a refund of the initial fee if their progress during training is deemed unsatisfactory.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Gross Sales
Refer to 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document-Item 19 Table 3
Total investment
$40,175–$137,250
Cash Required
$20,000
Net worth
$50,000
Franchise fee
$30,000
Royalty fee
The greater of 6% of your Gross Sales or $800 per month.
Ad fund %
1%
Total units
163
Financing available
No financing offered
Real estate required
No
Time to open
4-6 weeks
Growth Trends
Training & support
Initial training is a three-week course held in Las Vegas, with dog training equipment for the initial training included in your investment. Franchise owners can repeat basic training twice a year at no additional tuition, though travel and living expenses are the owner's responsibility. An annual three-day conference covers marketing, product enhancements, pricing, and business opportunities. A private Facebook forum provides daily peer-to-peer dialog and support, and the Franchise Working Group hosts teleconferences on rotating topics with playback available. CEO Fred Hassen offers on-site consulting at no fee, only travel expenses, and is available by phone and email. An Owners Portal gives you access to corporate policies, updates, and a continually expanding franchise manual.
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate for Sit Means Sit loves both dogs and people and is ready to work for themselves as their own boss. You should be business-minded with strong ethics, good work habits, solid people skills, and a genuine desire to learn and follow a proven system. No prior dog training experience is required, because the brand's comprehensive training program teaches you the methods and business operations you need to succeed. What matters most is a commitment to delivering excellent service to clients and their dogs while building a business you are proud to own.
Sit Means Sit offers an affordable entry point into a thriving, recession-resistant industry with a proven training system and ongoing corporate support. If you are ready to build a business around your love of dogs and your drive for independence, this franchise model is built to help you succeed. Take the next step and learn more about becoming a Sit Means Sit franchise owner today.