Who determines the curriculum of the Central Bark Doggy Day Care training program?

According to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor has the sole and exclusive right to determine the duration and curriculum of the training program. This means that Central Bark Doggy Day Care has complete control over what is taught in the initial ten-day training program.

For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that they must adhere to the training program's curriculum as determined by Central Bark Doggy Day Care. The training covers various aspects of operating the franchised business, including financial controls, marketing techniques, purchasing, animal care, customer service, and quality standards. Franchisees (or their Managing Owner) and the Designated Manager, if applicable, must complete all phases of the initial training program to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's satisfaction.

This also means that franchisees have limited input regarding the content of the training. However, this standardized approach ensures consistency across all Central Bark Doggy Day Care locations, which helps maintain brand standards and service quality. Franchisees are responsible for their own compensation, travel, lodging, and living expenses during the training program, so understanding the curriculum's value is important.