# Tip Top K9 Franchising

> Tip Top K9 sells dog-training franchises to SMB entrepreneurs who want to work
> with dogs, run their own business, and operate independently with a low
> capital requirement. Investment range $53,175–$104,735 (FDD Item 7),
> $48,000 franchise fee, 6% gross royalty, $850/month brand fund, six-week
> in-person training program in Tulsa, OK, with home-based or facility-based
> operating models. 2026 FDD Item 19 reports a $612,190 network-average
> gross for locations open the full year of 2025, ~14-month median to
> operating profitability, and a 94% franchisee renewal rate.

## Entry points

- [Home](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/): Site root with hero, value props, calculator, and franchisee proof points.
- [Why Tip Top K9](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/why-tip-top-k9/): The proof page — FDD-disclosed numbers, peer comparison, validation-list policy, and a franchisee quote slider.
- [Dog Training Franchise Guide](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/dog-training-franchise-guide/): Long-form guide to the dog training franchise model — costs, ROI, business models, support stack, and how to choose between franchises.
- [Pet Franchise Industry Report](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/pet-franchise-industry-report/): 2025 industry report covering $152B U.S. pet market across 9 franchise segments, 50+ brands, investment ranges and revenue benchmarks through 2030.
- [Next Steps](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/next-steps/): The eight-stage process from intro call to grand opening.
- [Territory](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/territory/): Interactive U.S. map showing open dog training franchise territories with a defined 150K+ dog-population protected radius per owner.
- [Franchise Fit Quiz](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/franchise-fit-quiz/): Two-minute self-assessment that scores how a prospect's goals, budget, and background fit a Tip Top K9 location.
- [Testimonials](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/testimonials/): Video and quote testimonials from current franchise owners.
- [Official Application](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/official-application/): Multi-step franchise application form — gateway to Discovery Day in Tulsa, OK.
- [More Information](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/more-information/): Contact + HQ details (8545 East 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74145; 1-833-484-7867).
- [News & Updates (blog)](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/blog/): 62-post blog covering franchise opportunities, investment, starting a dog training business, comparison, and operations.

## Guides and comparisons

- [How to Start a Dog Training Business](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/how-to-start-a-dog-training-business/): Step-by-step guide with sourced costs (insurance, certification, licensing), the solo-trainer income ceiling, and an independent vs franchise comparison using FDD Item 7 and Item 19 figures.
- [Dog Daycare Franchises](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/dog-daycare-franchise/): 11 dog daycare franchises compared on total investment, fees, royalties, and capital requirements from each brand's own FDD disclosures, with a column showing which five publish revenue. Tip Top K9 does not run a daycare and is not on the roster.
- [Home-Based Franchises](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/home-based-franchises/): Home-based franchise categories compared with published investment ranges; Tip Top K9's home-based model as the featured case.
- [Cheapest Franchises to Open](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/cheapest-franchises-to-open/): 13 low-cost franchises with published Item 7 ranges, tiered by entry cost, plus what the sticker price leaves out.
- [Best Pet Franchises](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/best-pet-franchises/): 10 pet franchises across 6 segments (training, sitting, mobile grooming, retail, salons, daycare) with published investment ranges.

## Blog topic hubs

- [Dog Training Franchise Opportunities](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/blog/topic/dog-training-franchise-opportunities/)
- [Franchise Investment & Financing](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/blog/topic/franchise-investment-financing/)
- [Starting a Dog Training Business](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/blog/topic/starting-a-dog-training-business/)
- [Choosing the Best Franchise](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/blog/topic/choosing-the-best-franchise/)
- [Running Your Franchise](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/blog/topic/running-your-franchise/)

## eBooks and downloads

- [Free Dog Training Franchise eBook](https://tiptopk9franchising.com/dog-training-franchise-ebook/): Free downloadable guide with the franchise model, costs, support stack, and what real owners earn before signing.

## Machine-readable indexes

- Sitemap: https://tiptopk9franchising.com/sitemap-index.xml
- Robots: https://tiptopk9franchising.com/robots.txt
- Security contact (RFC 9116): https://tiptopk9franchising.com/.well-known/security.txt

## Compliance disclosure

Franchise sales information on this site does not constitute an offer to sell
a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through delivery of a
Franchise Disclosure Document. Financial Performance Representations are made
only in Item 19 of the 2026 FDD; numbers cited on this site (network-average
gross, payback period, renewal rate) are sourced from that FDD or internal
data and do not constitute a projection or guarantee of individual results.

## Contact

- Phone: 1-833-484-7867 (Mon–Fri 9a–5p CT)
- HQ: Tip Top K9 Franchising Company, LLC, 8545 East 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74145
- Lead inquiries: https://tiptopk9franchising.com/more-information/