Canine Dimensions franchise unit economics
Canine Dimensions franchisees run an in-home dog training, behavior modification and consulting business from their own home, and may add boarding, board and train and group lessons.
Canine Dimensions franchise at a glance
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD lists gross annual sales for 18 franchised locations in 2024 and 2025.
Canine Dimensions’ 18 franchised locations in Item 19 averaged $158,196 of 2025 gross annual sales, with a median of $105,187, according to Item 19 of Canine Dimensions’ 2026 FDD, issued 3 April 2026. The 18 in that group are 78%* of Canine Dimensions’ 23 franchised locations. Fees paid to Canine Dimensions come to about 18.87%* of sales.
- A Canine Dimensions franchise costs $73,450 to $79,750 to open, according to the cover page of the 2026 FDD, and $66,500 of that is paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
- Canine Dimensions charges an initial franchise fee of $45,000, a training and protected territory fee of $12,500, and a royalty of 11% of gross sales or $250 a week, whichever is greater.
- A Canine Dimensions franchisee pays the franchisor $1,000 a month for internet advertising, plus $350 a year for website maintenance and $95 a year for each email mailbox.
- Canine Dimensions’s 18 franchised locations in Item 19 averaged $158,196 of 2025 gross annual sales, with a median of $105,187 and a range of $42,985 to $447,281.
- Canine Dimensions’s $250 weekly minimum royalty equals 11% of sales at $118,182* a year, and 11 of the 18 locations in Item 19 reported 2025 sales below that level*.
- Canine Dimensions had 23 franchised locations at the end of 2025, up from 21 at the start of the year and down from 30 at the start of 2024, and no company-owned locations.
These figures come from Canine Dimensions's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, as the brand reported them, and were read by Averan Advisors. $118,182 is $13,000 a year (the $250 weekly minimum times 52) divided by 11%. The count of 11 locations compares each location’s 2025 sales with $118,182. 18.87% is 11% of the $158,196 average plus $12,000 of internet advertising, $350 of website maintenance and $95 for one mailbox, divided by $158,196.
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Talk to Averan → Averan Canine Dimensions Conversion Package →- Eleven of the 18 locations reported 2025 sales below $118,182*, where 11% of sales equals the $250 weekly minimum royalty. Below that level the royalty is a fixed $13,000* a year. At the lowest location, $42,985, that is 30.24%* of sales.
- Royalty, internet advertising, website and one email mailbox come to 18.87%* of sales at the 2025 average. The same charges are 13.78%* of sales at the highest location, $447,281, and 59.20%* at the lowest, $42,985.
- Seven of the 18 locations reported 2025 sales above the $158,196 average. The FDD prints this as 38.89%. The median, $105,187, is $53,009* below the average.
- Total 2025 sales across the 18 locations were 1.67%* lower than in 2024, while the average of the printed percentage changes is +4.76%. The 18 locations reported $2,895,874* in 2024 and $2,847,525* in 2025. Arvada and Nokesville, the two highest-revenue locations, reported $152,674* less between them in 2025.
- The number of franchised locations went from 30 to 21 in 2024 and from 21 to 23 in 2025. Item 20 shows one termination and six non-renewals in 2024, one non-renewal in 2025, and no transfers in any of the three years. The franchisor projects seven new franchised locations in 2026.
Revenue
How much does a Canine Dimensions franchise make?
| Measure | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Average | $181,760 | $158,196 |
| Median | $120,545 | $105,187 |
| Lowest | $34,565 | $42,985 |
| Highest | $527,650 | $447,281 |
| Locations above the average | 6 of 19 | 7 of 18 |
| Share above the average | 31.58% | 38.89% |
| Total of the 18 tabled locations* | $2,895,874* | $2,847,525* |
Source: Canine Dimensions 2026 FDD, Item 19 (pages 31 to 33). Gross annual sales are all revenue from services, excluding sales tax, as reported by franchisees and not audited by the franchisor. The totals row is an Averan sum of the 18 tabled locations. The 2024 table lists 18 locations, but the printed 2024 average of $181,760 matches the 15 locations opened before 2023*, and the count above the average is printed as 6 of 19.
The 18 franchised locations in Item 19 averaged $158,196 of gross annual sales in 2025, with a median of $105,187. They ranged from $42,985 at Hollywood, Florida to $447,281 at Arvada, Colorado. Seven of the 18 reported sales above the average.
The figures are sales only. The FDD states they do not reflect cost of sales, operating expenses, royalty, advertising or other costs that must be deducted to obtain net income. Item 19 publishes no profit figure.
The business runs from the franchisee’s home. Item 7 states that its estimates do not include payroll costs, as the franchisor expects the franchisee to operate the business personally, and that the franchisee uses a vehicle it already owns.
The 2024 and 2025 averages describe different groups. The printed 2024 average of $181,760 equals the average of the 15 locations opened before 2023*. Those 15 locations averaged $176,271* in 2025, 3.02%* less than in 2024. Across all 18 tabled locations, the 2024 average was $160,882*.
Minimum royalty
Brand charges at each 2025 sales level
| Point in Item 19 | 2025 sales | Royalty* | Royalty as % of sales* | Advertising, website and email* | Total* | Total as % of sales* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest location | $447,281 | $49,201 | 11.00% | $12,445 | $61,646 | 13.78% |
| Average | $158,196 | $17,402 | 11.00% | $12,445 | $29,847 | 18.87% |
| Where 11% equals the minimum* | $118,182 | $13,000 | 11.00% | $12,445 | $25,445 | 21.53% |
| Median | $105,187 | $13,000 | 12.36% | $12,445 | $25,445 | 24.19% |
| Lowest location | $42,985 | $13,000 | 30.24% | $12,445 | $25,445 | 59.20% |
Averan calculation from Item 6 (pages 10 and 11) and Item 19 (page 32). Royalty is the greater of 11% of sales and $250 a week ($13,000* a year). Advertising, website and email is $1,000 a month of internet advertising, $350 a year of website maintenance and $95 for one mailbox. The table excludes the annual conference fee and other occasional fees.
Below $118,182* of annual sales, the royalty is the $250 weekly minimum. On the 2025 figures, 11 of the 18 locations were below that level*. For each of them the royalty, internet advertising, website and one mailbox come to $25,445* a year.
The same charges are 13.78%* of sales at the highest location and 59.20%* at the lowest. At the median, $105,187, they are 24.19%*.
The internet advertising charge is a minimum. Item 7 states that franchisees with larger territories generally spend more than $1,000 a month, and those who chose to spend more in 2025 averaged $2,500 a month. The table uses the $1,000 minimum.
By location
Gross annual sales by location, 2024 and 2025
| Location | Opened | 2024 | 2025 | Change, as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada, CO | 2010 | $527,650 | $447,281 | −2.5% |
| Nokesville, VA | 2011 | $516,660 | $444,355 | −13.99% |
| Smithtown, NY | 2022 | $288,075 | $313,053 | +8.67% |
| Kinnelon, NJ | 2017 | $188,879 | $207,802 | +10.02% |
| Hastings-on-Hudson, NY | 2019 | $189,404 | $186,510 | −1.53% |
| Satellite Beach, FL | 2018 | $179,515 | $178,435 | −0.60% |
| Blackwood, NJ | 2022 | $142,530 | $166,200 | +16.61% |
| Lisle, IL | 2014 | $113,600 | $112,790 | −0.71% |
| Millburn, NJ | 2016 | $102,056 | $110,029 | +7.81% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 2018 | $85,325 | $100,345 | +17.60% |
| Dallas, TX | 2018 | $120,545 | $100,160 | −16.91% |
| Glen Mills, PA | 2010 | $94,440 | $96,560 | +2.24% |
| Charlotte, NC | 2023 | $70,105 | $84,785 | +20.94% |
| Riverview, FL | 2023 | $64,806 | $73,995 | +14.18% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 2020 | $71,535 | $72,140 | +0.85% |
| Ocean Gate, NJ | 2022 | $66,345 | $65,420 | −1.39% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2023 | $34,565 | $44,680 | +29.26% |
| Hollywood, FL | 2017 | $39,839 | $42,985 | +7.90% |
| Average, as printed | $181,760 | $158,196 | +4.76% |
Source: Canine Dimensions 2026 FDD, Item 19 (pages 31 and 32), sorted by 2025 sales. The Arvada change is printed as −2.5%; its two figures give −15.23%*, and the printed +4.76% average of the changes matches −15.23%* in that row. The printed 2024 average covers 15 locations, not 18.
Arvada, at $447,281, and Nokesville, at $444,355, reported the highest 2025 sales. The next highest, Smithtown, reported $313,053. Seven locations reported more than $118,182*, the level at which 11% of sales passes the minimum royalty.
The five lowest 2025 figures were at Riverview, Pittsburgh, Ocean Gate, Las Vegas and Hollywood. They ran from $73,995 down to $42,985. Three of the five opened in 2022 or 2023; Pittsburgh opened in 2020 and Hollywood in 2017.
Glen Mills and Arvada both opened in 2010. Glen Mills reported $96,560 in 2025 and Arvada $447,281.
Eleven of the 18 locations reported higher sales in 2025 than in 2024. Arvada fell by $80,369* and Nokesville by $72,305*. The other 16 locations had a combined net increase of $104,325*, so the 18-location total fell by $48,349*.
Brand charges
Brand charges
| Fee | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $45,000 | At signing |
| Training and protected territory fee | $12,500 | At signing |
| Royalty | 11% of gross sales or $250 a week, whichever is greater | Weekly, on Tuesday, from 30 days after opening |
| Internet advertising | $1,000 a month | Monthly, paid to the franchisor |
| Website maintenance | $350 a year | Annually |
| $95 a year for each mailbox | Annually | |
| Annual conference | $595 for up to two people | After the conference |
| Transfer fee | $10,000 plus attorneys’ fees | At transfer |
| Successor franchise fee | 10% of the then-current initial franchise fee | At signing |
| Additional training or management by the franchisor | $350 a day plus expenses | As incurred |
| Late reporting or dishonored payment | $45 | As incurred |
| ACH account change | $195 a request | As incurred |
| Recurring charges at the 2025 average of $158,196* | $29,847*, or 18.87%* of sales | Royalty, internet advertising, website and one mailbox |
Source: Canine Dimensions 2026 FDD, Item 5 (pages 9 and 10) and Item 6 (pages 10 to 12). The last row is an Averan calculation. The FDD has no separate brand fund or local advertising percentage.
The royalty is 11% of gross sales or $250 a week, whichever is greater. Royalty is assessed from 30 days after opening. If a franchisee does not report gross sales, the franchisor may debit 120% of the last royalty debited.
Advertising is a flat $1,000 a month paid to the franchisor for its internet marketing program. Item 11 states the franchisee may raise the amount. There is no separate brand fund percentage.
Payments at signing and before opening come to $66,500 paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. Item 5 adds $3,000 for marketing and training materials and $5,000 for an initial inventory of items for resale. In 2025 the franchisor charged initial fees of $64,000 to $66,500.
Leaving early carries liquidated damages. If the franchisor terminates for cause or the franchisee cancels early, the franchisee pays the average monthly royalty of the prior 12 months times the lesser of 36 or the months remaining, and not less than $20,000.
Cost to open
Cost to open
| Item | Low | High | Paid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $45,000 | $45,000 | Franchisor |
| Training and protected territory fee | $12,500 | $12,500 | Franchisor |
| Inventory for resale | $5,000 | $5,000 | Franchisor |
| Opening supply of marketing and training materials | $3,000 | $3,000 | Franchisor |
| Advertising | $3,000 | $4,500 | Franchisor |
| Travel and living expenses during training | $1,750 | $2,450 | Outside suppliers |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $2,000 | Outside suppliers |
| Additional funds, first three months | $1,000 | $3,000 | Outside suppliers |
| Computer and office equipment | $800 | $1,500 | Outside suppliers |
| Training equipment | $200 | $400 | Outside suppliers |
| Memberships | $200 | $400 | Outside suppliers |
| Total | $73,450 | $79,750 |
Source: Canine Dimensions 2026 FDD, Item 7 (pages 13 and 14) and cover page. The Item 7 table prints its low total as $70,950; its low lines add to $73,450*, the figure on the cover page.
The cover page puts the total investment at $73,450 to $79,750, including $66,500 paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. At the low end, $66,500 is 90.54%* of the total.
There is no premises to build. The business is home-based, and Item 7 states no leasehold improvements, fixtures or other fixed assets are required. The franchisee needs office furnishings, a laptop, printer, phones and a vehicle it already owns.
Additional funds of $1,000 to $3,000 cover the first three months. The estimate excludes payroll, and the FDD states more funds will be needed after three months if sales do not produce positive cash flow.
A franchisee typically opens within 30 to 60 days of signing. The protected territory has approximately 250,000 households and the business operates from the franchisee’s home inside it.
Locations
Locations, 2023 to 2025
| Year | Start | Added | Terminated | Not renewed | Reacquired | Ceased, other | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 |
| 2024 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2025 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Source: Canine Dimensions 2026 FDD, Item 20, Tables 1 and 3 (pages 33 to 35). Totals as printed. The 2024 total row does not add up. 30 less 7 departures is 23, and the row ends at 21. The state rows add to 25, 29 and 22 at the start of 2023, 2024 and 2025, two non-renewals in 2025 (Kansas and New York) and five additions in 2023. There are no company-owned locations; an affiliate of the franchisor operates one Canine Dimensions business.
Canine Dimensions had 23 franchised locations at the end of 2025. The count rose from 26 to 30 in 2023, fell to 21 in 2024 and rose to 23 in 2025.
The 2024 fall of 9 locations was 30.0%* of the starting count. Item 20 lists one termination (Connecticut) and six non-renewals (two in California, two in Illinois, one in Texas and one in Vermont) that year.
No locations transferred to a new owner in 2023, 2024 or 2025. No agreements were signed but not yet open at the end of 2025. The franchisor projects seven new franchised locations in 2026.
Questions we get asked
Questions owners ask
How much does a Canine Dimensions franchise make?
Canine Dimensions’ 18 franchised locations in Item 19 averaged $158,196 of 2025 gross annual sales, with a median of $105,187, according to Item 19 of Canine Dimensions’ 2026 FDD, issued 3 April 2026. The 18 in that group are 78%* of Canine Dimensions’ 23 franchised locations. Fees paid to Canine Dimensions come to about 18.87%* of sales.
How much does it cost to open a Canine Dimensions franchise?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $73,450 to $79,750, of which $66,500 is paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. The business runs from the franchisee’s home, so there are no leasehold improvements. The Item 7 table prints a low total of $70,950, but its lines add to $73,450*.
What fees does a Canine Dimensions franchisee pay?
A royalty of 11% of gross sales or $250 a week, whichever is greater, and $1,000 a month for internet advertising, both paid to the franchisor. Website maintenance is $350 a year and email $95 a year for each mailbox. At the 2025 average these come to 18.87%* of sales.
What is the average revenue of a Canine Dimensions franchise?
The 18 franchised locations in Item 19 averaged $158,196 of gross annual sales in 2025, with a median of $105,187. They ranged from $42,985 to $447,281, and seven were above the average.
When does the Canine Dimensions minimum royalty apply?
The $250 weekly minimum is $13,000* a year, which equals 11% of sales at $118,182*. A location with sales below that pays the minimum. Eleven of the 18 locations in Item 19 reported 2025 sales below $118,182*.
Does the Canine Dimensions FDD show profit?
No. Item 19 reports gross annual sales only, and states that the figures do not reflect cost of sales, operating expenses, royalty or advertising. Item 7 assumes the owner runs the business personally with no payroll.
How many Canine Dimensions locations are there?
There were 23 franchised locations at the end of 2025 and no company-owned locations. The count was 30 at the start of 2024 and 21 at the end of it. The franchisor projects seven new franchised locations in 2026.
Questions worth putting to Canine Dimensions
These are questions the filing leaves open. An owner or a buyer can put them to the franchisor directly.
- Is the revenue in Item 19 gross sales or collected revenue, and how many locations sit below the average?
- Which factors does Canine Dimensions see in its highest-selling locations, such as territory, years open and staffing?
- How long does a new location take to reach the average you publish, and what does the build-up look like month by month?
- At what level of sales do the minimum charges stop applying and the percentage take over?
- How many Canine Dimensions locations closed, were sold, or changed hands last year, and why?
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Where these figures come from
Every figure here comes from Canine Dimensions Franchising, LLC’s 2026 FDD and is unaudited by us. We are unaffiliated with the brand. Calculations of our own are labeled where they appear. The figures describe past performance at other businesses and are not a projection of yours. This page is an educational summary. It is not an offer to sell a franchise, and it is not financial, legal or tax advice. Canine Dimensions is a trademark of its owner. How Averan reads a Franchise Disclosure Document.
These figures come from the brand's disclosure. They are not a forecast, an offer to sell a franchise or advice. Source: Canine Dimensions Franchising, LLC, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, issued 3 April 2026.