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Dog Training Elite vs EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Dog Training Elite and EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR are pet services franchises. Dog Training Elite requires an investment of $188K – $297K while EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR requires $288K – $596K. In terms of revenue, EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR reports higher average unit revenue at $545K. Dog Training Elite has SBA lending data on file with a 100.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Dog Training Elite D (Below Average) and EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR C (Average).

Investment Range
$188K – $297K
$288K – $596K
Franchise Fee
$110K
$40K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$335K
$545K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
100.0% (19 loans)
N/A
Total Units
419
165
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
2008
FDD Year
2025
2025