Top Tier K9 Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

Top Tier K9 is a dog-training franchise based in Milton, Florida. Founded in 2014 by Jeff Minder, the franchise has achieved success through initiatives such as its advanced pet training protocol, the Foundation Dog program, and pioneering work in training the world's first COVID-19 detection dogs. Additionally, the brand is known for introducing the world's first virtual reality dog-training center.

Since its founding, Top Tier K9 has grown to 10 locations in Florida, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, and Missouri. There are franchise opportunities in almost every state of the country.

In the first quarter of 2024, the franchise is making a concentrated effort to expand its offerings throughout Texas.

“Customer demand is exploding for us in the Texas markets, specifically Dallas Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin, and El Paso, where we enjoy an exclusive referral relationship with a veterinary program with over 100,000 current customers,” the franchise wrote in a blog post.

Top Tier K9 will also be expanding into the Miami and Jacksonville areas in early 2024. It has a goal of 12 Texas franchises in 2024 and 12 additional franchises in the rest of the country.

Top Tier K9's business model for franchisees encompasses a comprehensive training program, customer-centric approach, opportunities for reselling fully trained dogs, market development initiatives, and a strong network of support.

• Franchisee Training:

• Franchisees undergo an eight-week, live, online pet training course, followed by two weeks of onsite certification with an advanced business boot camp at the Madison Florida Campus.

• The training continues with a 14-week live online Foundation Dog trainer class, covering the introduction to Foundation Dogs and Foundation Dog trainer techniques.

• Training Your Customers:

• Franchisees have access to customer-centric training systems, including video streaming, DVDs, and the world's first Virtual Reality Dog-Training Center.

• Hiring Certified Dog Trainers:

• Franchisees can hire Top Tier K9 certified dog trainers to work for them or send their employees through the school with a significant discount.

• Reselling Fully Trained Dogs:

• Top Tier K9 Corporate maintains a large inventory of trained Foundation Dogs, which franchisees can purchase to finish and resell to their client base.

• Market Development:

• Top Tier K9 engages in market development initiatives, such as maintaining a litter on the ground program for the selection and training of working line puppies.

• Network of Support:

• Franchisees become part of a supportive network of certified trainers from various professional backgrounds, including lawyers, doctors, military, and law enforcement.

The brand also allows for the creation of Top Tier K9 training centers or the addition of Training by Top Tier K9 to existing businesses in the pet industry, such as boarding kennels, grooming shops, or pet supply stores.

There are currently two tiers for Top Tier K9 Franchises. The first is the pet-training program. The second tier kicks in once the franchise owner (or a staff member) certifies as a Top Tier K9 Master dog trainer, allowing the franchise owner to train and sell protection dogs; service dogs; and special security dogs, including police and military K-9.

Earnings for Top Tier K9 franchise owners are not publicly available. This information can be found in the brand’s Item 19 inside its Franchise Disclosure Document.

The franchise fee is not publicly available. However, the brand does note online that all tuition for training will be applied to the franchise fee.