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

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

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

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

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

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

WOOFIE’S vs Dog Training Elite

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both WOOFIE’S and Dog Training Elite are pet services franchises. WOOFIE’S requires an investment of $180K – $295K while Dog Training Elite requires $188K – $297K. 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 WOOFIE’S B (Above average) and Dog Training Elite A (Strongest tier).

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