Established
2001
Franchise Units
176
Minimum Investment
$250,000
Franchise Fee
$49,000
Total Investment Range
$1,278,489
Home Based
No
Description
Hounds Town USA is a fully interactive doggie daycare franchise offering a range of pet care services including overnight boarding, grooming, and fun-filled daycare activities. Founded by former NYPD canine handler Mike Gould, Hounds Town stands out in the pet services industry by prioritizing dogs' natural instincts and psychology. Every facility is designed to provide socialization, stimulation, and care in a simple, cost-effective environment that keeps dogs happy and pet parents coming back.
With a proven business model, low startup costs, and strong consumer demand, Hounds Town USA is a smart investment in the booming pet care industry. The brand’s focus on canine behavior ensures a better experience for dogs and a smoother operation for franchisees. It’s a scalable, recession-resistant concept that combines passion for pets with smart business fundamentals.
Background
Established: 2001
First Unit Franchised: 2015
Franchised Units: 176
Company Owned Units: 2
State Registration Intentions: All States Except HI, CA, IL, MD, VA, and WA
Sold Out: Detroit, MI, Long Island, NY, Bergen County, NJ, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Orlando, FL
Available in all other territories except non registration states
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Support Training
Hounds Town USA takes the training of Franchise Owners very seriously. Our initial training program is split between 35 hours of in-person classroom and virtual LMS training, with an additional 48 hours of hands-on immersion training at a corporate locations, and 88 hours of onsite training at the Franchise Owners location once it is open. Over half of this time is spent on dog handling, which includes training on grouping and managing dogs as well as pack behaviors. Owners will also learn about liability issues, administrative responsibilities, employee hiring and training, facility operations, and customer service.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate
- Business acumen
- Management experience
- Pet enthusiast
- Strong leadership skills
- Outgoing with great people skills
- Passionate about providing excellent customer service
- Willingness to follow a system
- Community-oriented
Owner-Operator
- Interacting with customers
- Assisting in dog needs (grouping, feeding, and grooming)
- Hiring staff
- Overseeing employees
- Marketing & community relations
Semi-Absentee
- Semi-absentee Owners will have to be Owner-Operators for the first 60-90 days until he or she will know how the business operates, then can hire a General Manager to oversee the daily operations
Financial Detail
Initial Investment: $475,875 - $1,278,489
Required Liquid Capital: $250,000
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Franchise Fee: $49,000
Royalty: 6%
Brand Fund: 2% Gross Sales
Marketing Fund: $5,000 per month for the first year, $4,000 per month for year 2, and 3+ years 2% of sales
Item 19: Yes
E2 Visa Candidates: Yes
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Home Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No. Multi unit opportunities available.
Veteran Discount: Yes - 10%
VetFran Discount is available.