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Franchise Overview

Investment Range

$457,000 - $772,000

Net Worth Required

$500,000

Liquid Capital Required

$200,000

Franchise Fee

$49,000

Hounds Town Franchise

At Hounds Town USA, we provide a remarkable opportunity for passionate dog lovers to own a thriving Hounds Town USA franchise, which boasts a unique business model that stands out from competing dog daycare franchises. As a Hounds Town franchise owner, you will immerse yourself in the Hounds Town culture, benefiting from the unrivaled canine expertise of our founding members and genuine dog training pioneers. Our interactive doggie daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, retail, and pet taxi services are designed to create the happiest dogs on earth, while our established dog handling protocols, perfected over a decade, ensure a safe and fun space for our four-legged family members. With an initial investment that's cost-effective and a strong focus on community, Hounds Town USA franchises work closely with local shelters and rescues to support unwanted and abandoned animals. As a Hounds Town franchise owner, you'll be an integral part of our mission to make a real difference in the pet industry and the lives of dogs and their human companions.

Hounds Town

About Hounds Town

Hounds Town USA, a rapidly growing dog daycare franchise, was founded by Michael Gould, a genuine dog training pioneer with over 40 years of direct police canine experience. Through his in-depth understanding of canine psychology, Gould established dog handling protocols that set Hounds Town USA apart from competing dog daycare franchises. The Hounds Town franchise has spent over a decade perfecting its business model, which emphasizes a fun, interactive doggie daycare environment for companion pets. With a focus on providing the best experience for dogs and their four-legged family members, Hounds Town USA franchises have become renowned for their carefully curated interactive facilities, offering daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and retail services. Hounds Town USA franchise owners are considered some of the happiest in the franchise world, thanks to the company's comprehensive support, ongoing training, and a corporate culture that prioritizes passion and success.


Hounds Town USA franchise owners enjoy multiple revenue streams, including discounted doggie daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, retail, and pet taxi services. As a testament to its dedication to community and animal welfare, Hounds Town USA works closely with local shelters and rescues to reduce euthanization rates and educate the community about responsible pet ownership. Hounds Town Charities was established to further support unwanted and abandoned animals, offering discounted doggie daycare to dogs waiting for their forever homes. The initial investment for a Hounds Town franchise ranges from $358,900 to $770,000, which includes the initial franchise fee, buildout costs, and other expenses. The average gross sales and average net profit of a Hounds Town USA franchise are impressive, making it an attractive business opportunity for prospective franchise owners. With the pet industry booming and pet owners seeking high-quality care for their furry family members, Hounds Town USA continues to expand across the country, bringing its unique town culture and unparalleled canine expertise to more communities and their beloved pets.

Hounds Town Training & Support

Hounds Town USA is a renowned dog daycare franchise that offers an exceptional training and support system for new franchise owners, setting them apart from competing dog daycare franchises. As a genuine dog training pioneer, Hounds Town USA is dedicated to providing comprehensive guidance and ongoing support to Hounds Town franchise owners, ensuring they deliver the best interactive doggie daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and retail services to their customers. The Hounds Town culture is built on a foundation of canine expertise, which empowers franchise owners to create a safe and fun space for dogs while establishing dog handling protocols that set the gold standard in the pet care industry. With Hounds Town charities and discounted doggie daycare services for unwanted and abandoned animals, Hounds Town USA franchises make a real difference in their local community.

The Hounds Town USA franchise system offers a unique and cost-effective business opportunity for passionate dog lovers. The initial investment starts at a competitive price, providing franchise owners with a secret weapon in the booming pet care industry. Hounds Town USA offers an unrivaled canine expert as a founding member, Mike Gould, who has over 40 years of direct police canine experience. This expertise enables Hounds Town to provide new franchise owners with the right training and support, leading to happier dogs and more revenue. In addition to interactive doggie daycare and overnight boarding, Hounds Town USA franchises offer pet taxi services and other services to dogs waiting for their forever homes. Hounds Town USA works closely with local shelters to establish dog handling protocols, ensuring the best experience for companion pets, and creating a positive impact on the pet industry. With Hounds Town USA, franchise owners can enjoy a fulfilling career, making money while caring for their four-legged family members.

Why Hounds Town

Business Features

1. Lower Investment: By utilizing simple, cost-effective, and dog-friendly materials, Hounds Town USA allows franchise owners to open their business starting at $358,900. This investment is significantly lower than other doggie daycare franchises in the country allowing their owners to break even sooner an enjoy larger profit margins.

2. Outstanding Revenue: In 2021, their Average Gross Sales for locations open 5 years or more was $1,082,411* with a Net Operating Profit of $342,257*! The Average Gross Sales of locations open one year or more was $632,144* with a Net Operating Profit of $142,004*!

2. Simple Operations: At Hounds Town, not only is their build-out simple but running the business is as well! They have fairly low overhead and minimal staffing requirements. Their owners can run their locations with a 15:1 dog to human ratio, and since they are closed to the public 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm each day, there is no need for additional staff to speak with customers.

3. Semi-Absentee Option: Because of the simplicity of their business model and the minimal requirements for daily operations; most of their franchise owners operate as Semi-Absentee, allowing them to focus on pursuing other passions. In fact, this is a great opportunity for those who would like to run their business as semi-absentee from day one.

4. Canine Expertise: Their "Unrivaled Canine Expert", Founder Michael S. Gould, has almost 40 years of direct canine experience that he passes along to all new Hounds Town owners. This expertise is evident at Hounds Town in how they've modeled their concept after childcare solutions rather than other doggie daycare options.

5. Results Driven Marketing Support: They have developed a three-tiered marketing plan designed specifically to ensure that all new owners do not have to worry about having customers when they open. By cultivating a customer base primarily through Facebook groups, they have seen the average number of new dog evaluations in the first 10 days of opening increase 133% year over year! 

6. Hounds Town Charities: Each Hounds Town USA franchise location has partnered with local charities, rescues, and shelters to offer discounted doggie daycare, boarding, and other services to dogs waiting for their "furever" homes.  First and foremost, their company culture is one of strong community outreach and impact.

*Refer to 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document- Item 19 Table 3

*Refer to 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document- Item 19 P&Ls 5a-5b

*Refer to 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document- Item 19 Table 3

*Refer to 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document- Item 19 P&Ls  5c-5o

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