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title: "Central Bark Achieves Historic Q3 Performance, Setting New Revenue Benchmark"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/0c3b0127-ce47-49ce-bdda-0eccc417101d
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20261103_central_bark_achieves_historic_q3_performance_setting_new_revenue_benchmark.html
category: "Grooming"
industry: "Pets"
segment: "Grooming"
topics: ["Finance & M&A","Development & multi-unit","Operations"]
published: 2026-11-03T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-04T12:02:43.384Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551836022-deb4988cc6c0?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Central Bark Achieves Historic Q3 Performance, Setting New Revenue Benchmark

**TL;DR:** Central Bark achieved record revenue in Q3 2026, with 71% of locations setting all-time monthly records and AUV surpassing $938,000.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-11-03. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20261103_central_bark_achieves_historic_q3_performance_setting_new_revenue_benchmark.html).*

## Key facts

- 71% of Central Bark locations set all‑time monthly revenue records in Q3 2026.
- Average‑unit volume exceeded $938,000 for stores open over 24 months, and same‑store sales grew 9.8% year‑to‑date.
- The Poughkeepsie location reached $1.7 million TTM revenue in its first 24 months, the fastest in company history.
- Systemwide sales hit $38.6 million TTM, while memberships reached an all‑time high.

## Story

During its third quarter, Central Bark saw 71% of its locations set all-time monthly revenue records. Average-unit-volume (AUV) surpassed $938,000 for locations open more than 24 months, while same-store sales grew 9.8% on a year-to-date basis.

The record-breaking performance comes during a strategic transition in executive leadership. In August, Chief Financial Officer Jason Perras was promoted to Chief Executive Officer. That same month, Central Bark debuted on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.

Central Bark Poughkeepsie, New York, surpassed $1.7 million in trailing-twelve-month (TTM) revenue in its first 24 months open, making it the fastest Central Bark location in company history to reach that milestone.

## Location performance

Central Bark continued to expand its presence in Georgia with the October grand opening of its Athens location. The new store opening brings the brand's total footprint in the state to two locations and further extends its reach in the growing market.

## Membership and franchise support

Systemwide memberships also remained strong, reaching an all-time high and contributing to $38.6M in trailing-twelve-month (TTM) systemwide sales.

Central Bark continued to support franchisees with marketing, messaging, tools, and creative assets developed by the corporate team. The organization equipped franchises with advanced digital tools while helping to create a more efficient, tech-enabled experience for clients. Through their fully implemented point-of-sale system (POS), Central Bark further strengthened operations by supporting abandoned-booking recovery and automated drip campaigns.

## Future outlook

Heading into the final quarter of the year, Central Bark is building on this momentum as they are on track to surpass $40M, marking yet another historic milestone. Growth plans for the remainder of 2026 include increased system sales and expansion objectives, such as new market entries, additional memberships and new store locations.

"Surpassing these historic milestones this quarter reflects the strength of our Whole Dog Care model and the commitment of our franchisee network to delivering exceptional care in their communities," said Central Bark CEO Jason Perras. "As we look toward 2027, we're focused on translating this momentum into our next phase of growth, strengthening our franchise system, expanding our reach, and continuing to raise the bar for what families can expect from dog care. We see significant opportunities ahead to build on our foundation, deepen our impact, and position Central Bark for an even stronger future."

## Entities

- Pets (sector)
- Central Bark USA (company)
- revenue (topic)
- performance (topic)
- benchmark (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20261103_central_bark_achieves_historic_q3_performance_setting_new_revenue_benchmark.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/0c3b0127-ce47-49ce-bdda-0eccc417101d).