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The DogSmith Franchise Application

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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:     First Middle Last
Partner:   First Middle Last
Telephone Cell Phone
Email
Residential Address
City State   Zip

BUSINESS BACKGROUND
Self
Partner
Present Employer
Job Title
Length of Employment
Annual Salary

ABOUT YOU
How did you become interested in DogSmith?
What are your primary reasons for wanting to own your own business?
What are your primary concerns with owning and operating your own business?
Please tell us why you believe you will be a successful DogSmith owner. Make specific reference to desirable character traits, your transferable skills, your work experience, and your professional goals.
Have you ever been involved in training a dog before, if so what methods did you use to teach the dog new behaviors?
How would you best describe the difference between correcting a dog's behavior and punishing a dog for its behavior?
Do you plan on having a business partner? Yes No
Partner's Name: Phone:
Is your partner planning on being active in the business, and in what capacity?
Are you planning to have your spouse or partner active in the business, and in what capacity?
Will any other family members be involved in the business?
What is the extent of your research into franchise, the dog training and pet care industries, and DogSmith?
What are the main benefits you hope to gain from the DogSmith franchise system?
Have you ever owned a franchise before? If so, please describe.
Have you ever run your own business? If so, please describe.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No
Planned grand opening date of your DogSmith franchise:
City/County
Estimated Population
First Choice:
Second Choice:
Third Choice:
Are you interested in multiple units? Yes No
Do you now have, or have you ever owned a family pet? Yes No
Have you ever been involved in training a family dog? Yes No
Are you involved with a rescue organization, animal shelter, Humane Society or breed rescue group? Yes No
Can you commit to providing training and helping to implement "No Kill" programs at animal shelters and rescue groups? Yes No
Have you ever managed, taught or supervised people? Yes No
Have you ever managed a business or been financially responsible for a business or company, or dreamed of starting your own business? Yes No
Have you ever worked in a pet related industry? Yes No
Have you ever adopted or fostered a rescue dog or cat? Yes No
Are you a strong and effective communicator? Yes No
Do you enjoy working, cheerleading and supporting other people? Yes No
Assets Liabilities
Cash on hand & in banks Notes payable to banks
Stocks, bonds, securities Notes payable to individuals
Retirement funds Total credit card debt
Loans owed to you Vehicle loans
Primary Residence Home mortgage
Other real estate Other mortgage
Businesses owned Student loans
Any other assets Any other debts
Total Assets Total Liabilities
Amount of capital to invest Source of capital
Estimated credit rating: Excellent Good Fair Poor
Credit score if known:

REFERENCES
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Telephone Number
Email Address
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This is not a contractual agreement. This agreement does not bind or obligate you in the purchase of a DogSmith Franchise

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