Become a Franchisee
Paws to consider your future - Read more...
Become a Franchisee
Paws to consider your future….
Barking Mad is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding home based business in the fast growing pet care sector.
Being a Barking Mad Franchisee is all about setting up, developing and managing a successful business whilst improving your lifestyle.
When it comes to supporting franchisees, this is the area in which we excel. We have over 60 branches successfully operating across the UK , who all agree it’s a great way to make a living!
Success Stories
If you’re looking for a complete lifestyle change, this is how you do it - Read more...
Success Stories
Is Barking Mad right for me?
Everyone’s personal circumstances are different, and you will see from the case studies that there are a number of different approaches to running this business.
It does require your full time commitment, although equally Barking Mad provides flexibility and the ability to manage your own time.
We hope you enjoy reading our success stories and that they will encourage you to believe in yourself and do something you’ll really enjoy!
Investment
THE PROSPECTIVE REWARDS
Rather than set out theoretical projections, in line with best franchising practice we prefer to relate to actual track record and we will discuss this with you at our initial meeting.
In pursuing your interest in becoming a Barking Mad Franchisee, we will make available to you in confidence further detailed financial information, based on up-to-date trading performance, to assist with your business plan.
You also need a suitable silver vehicle, a personal computer dedicated for business use and basic equipment for your office-at-home. You should also consider provision for working capital, according to your circumstances - please discuss this aspect with us.
Alex & Chris Cowe Case Study
Why would an about-to-be-made redundant Human Resources Director of a major US global manufacturer and his stay-at-home wife choose to take on a franchise?
Well, to turn a love of dogs into a challenging and satisfying enterprise, that’s why!
As hosts for Barking Mad, Fife, we had gained meaningful insights into the company which led us to investigate the world of franchising. We knew that being passionate about dogs alone would not be enough, we had to be realistic, self-motivated, business-minded and determined to make this venture profitable.
By the time we launched Barking Mad in the virgin territory of Perthshire and Clackmannanshire in September 2006 we had long since done our homework to ensure our success.
How would we describe our first 3 years?
Packed full of new things to learn, stimulating and rewarding, challenging and never-ever boring.
Not content with one territory and against economic conditions at the time we took over Fife (an existing territory of 4 years standing) in November 2009. This has meant bringing additional staff on board and learning how to run two businesses.
For us, one of the major advantages of being franchisees is the supportive network within Barking Mad.
Our continuing success and enjoyment are due in no small measure to our wonderful host families, our loyal customers (old and new) and to each and every dog for whom we have undiminishing passion.