Become a Franchisee
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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.
Rob Schuler Case Study
I came across Barking Mad when looking for care for my Chocolate Labrador, Rolo. I just knew that kennels wouldn’t be right for him so I wanted to find an alternative. I had seen Barking Mad advertised in my local town so I decided to investigate the website and soon realised what a fantastic concept it is. Rolo would have his own holiday with a host family when I go away, what could be better?!
It was when I was investigating my local franchise that I noticed the business was actually up for re-sale. Initially I skimmed over it, but kept revisiting the idea. Could this be something I could do? I had never considered running my own business before, so I did my homework and looked into the opportunity further.
At this time I was working for the RSPCA at the West Hatch Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, I had been there for three years having completed a Wildlife and Conservation Degree at Plymouth University. I really love meeting new people and I was used to looking after and caring for animals, I had even studied Pack Dynamics during my time at University so I felt I had enough experience to take on a Barking Mad franchise. I went to meet the local Barking Mad franchisee to discuss the re-sale in more detail. The more information I was given the more excited I became.
I chatted to Head Office about the opportunity, they were very professional and helpful and I soon made my mind up, and made an appointment to visit them in the Lake District. I met with Lee Dancy, Managing Director and the other members of the team. I learnt about the Barking Mad model and we discussed the re-sale in detail. In a very short time I was attending the four day training session at Head Office and learning how to become a Barking Mad franchisee. I was supplied with my initial stationery and corporate apparel, Head Office arranged press releases and adverts in my local papers and they were always on hand if I needed their support. I had purchased a well established franchise with a large customer and host base so I knew I would be kept very, very busy.
That was in May 2008. In January 2009 I purchased the neighbouring territory, Dorset so I was now running Dual Territories. I have since taken on a full time member of staff, Emma, who helps me run the two Territories successfully. Barking Mad Somerset and Barking Mad Dorset continue to go from to strength to strength and I am so proud to be part of the nation’s number one pet care provider.