Pet
Train People, Transform Dogs.
Join the nation's top dog training franchise built on positive reinforcement and community.
Average Unit Revenue$409,758from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units60from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Zoom Room is a community-focused indoor dog training gym that prioritizes socialization and positive reinforcement over traditional obedience. Founded in 2007, the brand has grown into a nationally recognized franchise led by CEO and best-selling author Mark Van Wye and a world-class executive team with backgrounds at Petco, Pepsi, HP, Orangetheory, F45, and CBRE. Instead of just training pets, Zoom Room teaches the people who love them, providing a safe, supervised setting for owners and their dogs to build confidence together using modern, reward-based behavioral methods.
Why choose
Zoom Room is ranked the number one dog training franchise in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 2026. The efficient small-footprint model features built-in repeat revenue and lower labor requirements. Strong unit economics are driven by a low customer acquisition cost of approximately $63 and high top-quartile lifetime revenue per customer exceeding $5,100. A Fortune 500 leadership team provides proven multi-unit scale experience to support your growth.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Average Unit Revenue
$409,758
* in 2025
- Total investment
- $302,523–$464,712
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Cash Required
- $100,000
- Net worth
- $750,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Onboarding includes comprehensive real estate and construction management for site selection, lease negotiation, and project management. Owners complete the proprietary Zoom Room University training program, which covers animal behavior, training methodology, business management, curriculum, sales, and marketing. A dedicated field operations member assists with build-out, staffing, purchasing, and merchandising. A time-tested Grand Opening format includes a pre-sale playbook, marketing plan, strategic partnerships, PR, and three days of on-site support. Ongoing support features 24/7 assistance via telephone, email, video conference, and an online discussion forum, along with state-of-the-art SEO and social media marketing tools, system-wide analytics, and continuous development of new service offerings.
Ideal candidate
We are seeking dog lovers and community-minded individuals who consider dogs family. Ideal candidates want to help owners and their pets build lasting confidence through positive, reward-based methods while operating a thriving local business.