Where Passion Meets Profitability—and Purpose Drives Performance

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Why Invest in a Hounds Town USA Dog Daycare Franchise?

Founded by a former NYPD K-9 Unit Commander, our proprietary dog management system—Houndology™—creates safer, low-stress playgroups that result in better care and stronger unit economics. Franchisees aren’t just opening a daycare—they’re stepping into a high-touch, community-based business with low overhead, full transparency, and hands-on guidance. It’s not about trends. It’s about dogs being dogs—and owners building something that stands the test of time.

Proprietary Dog Management

We Didn’t Hire Expertise. We Created It. Hounds Town is the only dog daycare in the world that practices dog management the way we do—through Houndology™, our proprietary, proactive instinct-based approach created by our founder and former NYPD K-9 Unit Commander, Mike Gould. Rooted in how dogs naturally form packs, Houndology™ organizes structured playgroups across up to five dedicated rooms—more than most competitors—based on size, temperament, personality, energy level and play style. This system results in safer play, lower stress, fewer behavioral issues, and stronger unit economics thanks to reduced labor needs.

Infrastructure That Performs

At Hounds Town, our business model mirrors our dog management philosophy—straightforward, instinctual, and focused on what actually matters. With lower overhead, reduced labor costs, and a cost-effective buildout using dog-friendly materials, Franchisees are positioned to reach breakeven sooner and create stronger margins over time. We’ve built systems, tools, and playbooks that rival brands twice our size. From advanced training and turnkey marketing to hands-on operational support, our infrastructure delivers the stability and scalability of a mature system—while maintaining the flexibility and personal touch of an emerging brand.

Guided by Mission

At Hounds Town, our mission is bold and deeply rooted: to give every dog in America access to a place where they can experience the simple joy of just being a dog. Every Franchisee is on their own Journey to Freedom—freedom from burnout, freedom to take control of their time, and freedom to build something that will be generational. But it’s not just about personal success; it’s about building a purpose-driven business that serves dogs, their people, and the community. This isn’t just a franchise. It’s a high-touch, mission-led partnership that grows with each Owner—supporting their dreams and helping them create something that stands the test of time.

Full Transparency

Nothing to Hide. Everything to Learn. At Hounds Town, transparency isn’t a tagline—it’s a cornerstone of how we operate. Real partnerships are built on truth. This level of clarity fosters accountability, empowers Franchisees to align with a proven system, and builds a culture where both wins and challenges are openly shared. Our commitment to transparency doesn’t stop at the franchisee level. For customers, it’s embedded in every interaction—from the way we communicate to how we care for their dogs—because they’re not just leaving a pet, they’re trusting us with a family member. Transparency builds trust, and trust builds results—that’s why it’s been our standard from day one.

Community-Driven by Design

Not Just in the Community—For the Community. At Hounds Town, we’re not just redefining how people interact with dogs—we’re also reshaping how businesses engage with their communities. Our Franchisees don’t just operate in their towns—they become part of them, driving real impact from the ground up. While many brands write checks or host occasional charity events, Hounds Town locations form deep, ongoing partnerships with local rescues, shelters, and foster programs. From hosting adoption events to providing transitional care for dogs in need, each location becomes a trusted hub for both pets and people. These aren’t just feel-good efforts—they’re powerful relationship builders that root the business in the heart of the community and build customer loyalty in the process.

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We do interactive dog daycare and boarding the best!

Hounds Town USA is a premier interactive doggie daycare that offers a range of services, including overnight boarding, spa treatments, and more.

What sets Hounds Town apart is the deep understanding of canine psychology brought by our founder, Mike Gould. This expertise has allowed us to create facilities tailored to dogs’ natural behaviors and needs, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and enriching environment. Our approach keeps operations simple and effective, prioritizing the well-being of dogs while maintaining high standards of care.

DOG DAYCARE

DOG BOARDING

PET SPA SERVICES

CAT BOARDING

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Financials

With lower overhead, reduced labor costs, and a cost-effective buildout using dog-friendly materials, Franchisees are positioned to reach breakeven sooner and create stronger margins over time. But a great model is only half the equation—infrastructure is what sustains growth.

INITIAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

LIQUID CAPITAL REQUIRED

NET WORTH REQUIRED

INITIAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

LIQUID CAPITAL REQUIRED

NET WORTH REQUIRED

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL DOGGie DAYCARE FRANCHISE OWNER

ENTREPRENEUR-AT-HEART

You may have never owned a business before, but have always had that entrepreneurial drive. You should have a knack for sales and/or management, and experience leading a small team of employees.

PASSIONATE

Making money is important to you, but you want to feel fulfilled by your new dog daycare and boarding business. You want to love what you do! You should be passionate about providing the best experience for companion pets and their four-legged family members.

FUN-LOVER!

If you describe yourself as uptight and corporate, you might not enjoy the Hounds Town Dog Day Care culture. If you’re driven toward success without taking yourself too seriously and can share a laugh with your team and customers every single day, you could go far as a Hounds Town Franchise Owner!

COMMUNITY LEADER

You should be excited about getting active in your local community by promoting your new dog daycare business to help reduce euthanization rates, educate the community, and establish dog handling protocols to make shelters, rescues, and staff safer.

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HEAR FROM OUR DOGGY DAYCARE FRANCHISE OWNERS

LAUREN DUFFY

Island Park, NY

“Hounds Town was a perfect medium. They guide you, and they give you tools to grow, but they also give you enough leeway to let you create and do things on your own.”

STEVE GARIBELL

Bergen County, NJ

“The fact that Hounds Town really takes the time to look at the behavior of the dog, and group the dog in the correct pack; they’re really maximizing their time, and they’re safe and well cared for.”

ANTHONY MITCHELL

Bergen County, NJ

“The business model really stood out to me because of the way they do it differently. It’s all based on dog behavior and everything is based on the dog’s point of view.”

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All content © Hounds Town USA 2025 | Privacy Policy Not an offer to sell a franchise. Average Net Revenues and Operating Income for franchise owners that have been open for 5 or more years is based on unaudited financials from reporting franchisees for the calendar year 2024. In our item 19, we reported on financial performance representations for the 51 Franchised Locations and one Affiliate Location that had been open for at least 12 months as of December 31, 2024. The reporting group that was opened for 5 or more years included a total of 7 locations. We excluded data from 23 franchised businesses that did not operate for all twelve months of the 2024 calendar year, and one franchised business that receives revenue from sources not available to all franchisees. Net Revenue means the total selling price, excluding sales taxes, discounts and promotions of all products and services sold at, from, or through the business whether or not sold or performed at or from the business, including the full redemption value of any voucher or coupon sold for use at the Hounds Town USA Business (fees retained by or paid to third-party sellers of such vouchers or coupons are not excluded from this calculation). Average Net Revenue is calculated by determining the average of the Net Revenue for the 7 reporting locations. See Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) issued April 30, 2025, for details regarding our financial performance representations. Some businesses have earned this amount. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you’ll earn as much. Written substantiation for the financial performance representation will be made available to the prospective franchisee upon reasonable request.