What is the Central Bark franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Central Bark is $55K, as disclosed in Item 5 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What are the ongoing royalty fees for Central Bark?

Central Bark charges a royalty of 6% of Gross Sales plus an ad fund contribution of 2%, as disclosed in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

What is the Central Bark renewal fee?

The renewal fee for Central Bark is $15K, paid at the end of each 10-year agreement term, as disclosed in Item 10 of the FDD.

Central Bark Franchise Fees

Pet Services FDD 2026

Data extracted from Central Bark's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436.

Overview Financials Fees Growth Territory Litigation Legal Questions

Central Bark franchise at a glance — core figures from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document:

Investment (Item 7): $569K - $1.4M
Franchise fee: $55K
Royalty: 6% of Gross Sales
Franchised units: 41
Item 19 earnings: $770K median
Disclosed litigation: 0 cases

Central Bark Franchise Fees Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee (Item 5)

FDD Item 5

Franchise Fee

$55K

Paid at signing, before opening

Industry Average

$46K

Pet Services sector avg (51 franchises)

Fee Percentile

79th

Above-average fee vs. peers

Central Bark's franchise fee is above the Pet Services industry average of $46K.

Ongoing Royalty & Advertising Fees (Item 6)

FDD Item 6

Royalty Rate

6% of Gross Sales

Paid on gross sales, ongoing

Ad Fund / Marketing Fee

Contributed to brand advertising fund

Combined Ongoing Fee Impact

On a hypothetical $500,000 annual revenue unit, a franchisee would pay approximately royalties plus ad fund contributions each year, in addition to the initial franchise fee. These are separate from other operating costs and the initial investment.

Renewal Fee (Item 10)

FDD Item 10

Renewal Fee

$15K

Paid at end of each 10-year agreement term

Agreement Term

10 years

Initial franchise agreement length

Transfer Fee (Item 17)

FDD Item 17

Transfer Fee

$15K

Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner

A transfer fee of $15K applies when you sell your Central Bark franchise. Factor this into your exit strategy and overall investment analysis.

Fee Summary

Fee Type	FDD Item	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	Item 5	$55K
Royalty Rate	Item 6	6% of Gross Sales
Advertising Fund	Item 6	2%
Renewal Fee	Item 10	$15K
Transfer Fee	Item 17	$15K

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The fees above are just one component of the full investment picture. See the Central Bark Financials page for the complete Item 7 investment range, financial requirements, and Item 19 earnings data.

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Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.