Is Dog Training Elite or WOOFIE’S cheaper to open?

Dog Training Elite costs $187,550–$296,600 and WOOFIE’S costs $180,423–$294,651 to open (FDD Item 7). WOOFIE’S has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Dog Training Elite or WOOFIE’S?

Dog Training Elite reports $335,005 average annual unit revenue vs $271,604 for WOOFIE’S (FDD Item 19). Dog Training Elite is higher. For Dog Training Elite: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. For WOOFIE’S: Averaged per territory, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures.

Which is the better franchise, Dog Training Elite or WOOFIE’S?

FranchiseVerdict grades Dog Training Elite A and WOOFIE’S B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Dog Training Elite vs WOOFIE’S

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Dog Training Elite and WOOFIE’S are pet services franchises. Dog Training Elite requires an investment of $188K – $297K while WOOFIE’S requires $180K – $295K. In terms of revenue, Dog Training Elite reports higher average unit revenue at $335K. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. FranchiseVerdict rates Dog Training Elite A (Strongest tier) and WOOFIE’S B (Above average).

Metric	Dog Training Elite	WOOFIE’S
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tier	BAbove average
Investment Range	$188K – $297K	$180K – $295K
Franchise Fee	$110K	$58K
Royalty Rate	8.0%	6.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$335KPer franchisee, not per outlet	$272KPer territory, not per outlet
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	419	82
Unit Growth (YoY)	+21 units	+43 units
Year Began Franchising	2015	2018
FDD Year	2025	2025