DTE Flashcards

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How has Dog Training Elite’s Business been during covid

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was not greatly affected by COVID-19. Because we have no training facility, we did not have to pay rent, keeping costs very low. Our training sessions were easily adapted to social distancing requirements as we were able to train outside of clients’ homes.
With increase adoption rates and people staying home our business increased

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How many staff members will I need to hire?

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If you plan on acting as Trainer, you’ll only need to hire an administrative worker to help you with scheduling appointments and bookkeeping. However, if you plan to operate on a semi-absentee basis, you’ll also need to hire a Trainer.

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What does your training program consist of?

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Held at corporate training center. training split between 26-29 classroom hours and 69-98 on the job training hours. Includes management, dog training techniques, marketing and sales, psychology, accounting, reporting.

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I dont want to spend each day training dogs.

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You do not have to. We have a semi-absente ownership model that take the training aspect off the owners plate.

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What size is the average dog training elite facility?

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We are a home based pet training franchise, there is no facility?

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How much can I make from a single customer?

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our Gold training package, most popular among our customer, cost, $1,800.00. Includes five private in-home and 6 months of small group classe.

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What size is the average dog training elite facility?

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We are a home based pet training franchise, there is no facility?

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How much cash do I need to have available to invest in a DTE?

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Need to have at least 50k in liquid capital and a net worth of 150k.

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How much can I make as a DTE franchisee

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our existing franchise owners earned an average of $786,059 in sales in 2020. We will provide you with a FDD which contains more of those details.

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Do I have to be a licensed dog trainer to own a DTE?

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No. in-fact we prefer our DTE owners to have no prior experience so that we can ensure they are using our proven training method exclusively.

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Which cities or towns make the most ideal locations for DTE?

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We do well in just about any market being home-based. We tend to thrive in highly populated urban and suburban areas where dog owners make up a significant portion of the populations.

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What are the benefits of joining an emerging brand?

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If you are looking for a pet franchise that provides more personalized initial training and support, lower franchise fees, and territory protection, an emerging brand like Dog Training Elite may be the perfect fit! Not only will our franchise candidates have an opportunity to get in on the ground floor and secure prime locations, but they will also play a pivotal role in building a national brand by working closely with our CEO to fine-tune our system as we grow. Additionally, as the recession-resilient pet service industry is booming and shows no signs of slowing down, it’s an ideal time to get involved with an innovator in this sector.

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How do handle liability with trainers going into homes of aggressive dogs?

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We offer free in-home evaluation to all of our customers to understand the dog’s temperament prior to the first session.

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How much will I spend on online marketing?

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DTE owner will spend about 2k per month on marketing, including SEO, Google ad and social media support.

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Can I bring my dog with me to my dog training franchise?

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Absolutely. our trainers dogs act as their co-workers. Owners/Trainers take their dogs with them to work (weather and safety permitting), to demonstrate training techniques for clients and their dogs during sessions. Your dog will be an integral part of your Dog Training Elite franchise, and you’ll get to work closely together every day.

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What are the standard hours of operation for a DTE franchise owner?

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Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, with evenings and Saturdays being the busiest times for appointments; however, as a Franchise Owner, you will get to set your own schedule, making appointments for times that are the most convenient for you

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How are franchise territories allocated?

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We offer exclusive territories that are determined prior to signing the franchise agreement. Territory size varies, but each territory generally has a population of approximately 250,000 people.

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Do you offer funding options?

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Dog Training Elite is a proud partner of Benetrends, the nation’s leading small business funding organization. Find out how much you can qualify for through Benetrend

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Do you offer a veteran discount?

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Dog Training Elite is committed to honoring those who have served in the U.S. Military, and is proud to offer a 10%* franchise fee discount through VetFran.

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How much does it cost to open a DTE?

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Our initial investment is between $82,800* for a single territory, including the $49,000* franchise fee, to upwards of $150,000* for 5 territories, including the $150,000* franchise fee. *Numbers obtained from our 2021 FDD

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What year did DTE start franchising?

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hile Dog Training Elite has been in business since 2011, using a proven dog training method that has been perfected by Founder John Mestas and his team of experts over four decades of experience, we didn’t begin awarding franchises until 2014.

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30 second Pitch

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DTE has over 40 years of development behind its practices, specializing in teaching dogs the highest level of obedience. Unlike many of our competitors, we understand that each client has different needs, and tailor our programs to accommodate our clients’ unique situations. We bring the programs directly to our customers in the convenience of their homes as we strengthen the relationships between dogs and their owners. As a high revenue-generating home-based opportunity with limited employee requirements, this is both a highly profitable and fulfilling opportunity.