Why Own a Hounds Town Franchise?
Where Passion Meets Profitability — and Purpose Drives Performance
With nearly 40 years of canine expertise, a hospitality-first culture, and a scalable model, Hounds Town helps franchisees build profitable businesses that make a real impact on dogs, families, and communities.
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Hounds Town Franchise Benefits: Why Franchisees Choose Us
Owning a business should bring freedom and fulfillment — but many franchise systems are complicated, expensive, and lack transparency. At the same time, dog parents want safe, structured, and affordable care, yet too many facilities focus on humans instead of dogs. The result? Stressed pets, higher costs, and owners who struggle to grow.
Hounds Town was built to change that. Here’s how:
Proprietary Dog Management: Houndology™
Most dog daycare models rely on guesswork. We developed our methods through our expertise.
Infrastructure That Works for You
Many franchise models are costly and complex — but ours is built to perform.
Mission With Meaning
Hounds Town is more than a business — it’s purpose‑driven ownership. Dogs get the freedom to be themselves, franchisees gain financial freedom and fulfillment, and communities benefit from a trusted hub for connection and care.
Radical Transparency
We believe franchise ownership should never be a guessing game. That’s why we share real performance data from every location, giving you clarity on what’s possible from year one and beyond. This openness also extends to customers, who trust us to care for their dogs with honesty and consistency.
Community‑Driven by Design
Hounds Town locations don’t just open in neighborhoods — they become part of them. Through partnerships with shelters, adoption events, and community programs, owners make a lasting impact that strengthens both loyalty and growth.
Backed by Nearly 40 Years of Canine Expertise
Founder Michael S. Gould — our “Unrivaled Canine Expert” — brings nearly four decades of dog psychology and behavior experience to every franchisee. His knowledge shaped a model closer to childcare than daycare, built around trust, structure, and enrichment.
Industry Overview
The U.S. pet care industry is booming, making dog daycare one of its most promising segments — and an attractive investment for new franchise owners.
$14.7 B
U.S. grooming & boarding market
(within the $151.9 B pet care sector)
$250 B
Expected growth by 2030
Expected growth of the pet industry by 2030
$500,000
Net Worth Required
and 94% see them as family
Stronger Unit Economics
While the initial investment range is similar to other pet franchises, Hounds Town delivers stronger profitability. By designing facilities from a dog’s perspective, we reduce unnecessary costs, optimize space, and drive higher returns for franchisees.
In 2024, franchise locations open 5+ years reported average net revenues of $919,994, with top performers reaching $1,349,576.*
*Financials obtained from our 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
“Support from the Corporate Team has been such an asset and the reason we got off to a great financial start.”
Steve Garibell
Dog Daycare Franchise Owner
Essential Business Model
Our 4-Phase Training Program Includes:
• Proprietary dog management training (Houndology™)
• Hospitality & customer service excellence
• Hiring, staff development, and leadership coaching
• Operations, administration, and financial management
Ongoing Support Includes:
• Real Estate & Construction: We help you find the right site and build out affordably.
• Finance: Proprietary dashboards and guidance to manage performance.
• Marketing: Pre-opening campaigns, grand opening promotions, customer engagement programs, ongoing local & national marketing and more!
• Operations: Hands-on coaching through calls, site visits, and in-person support — plus ongoing learning through quarterly webinars and our annual franchise conference
When you invest in a Hounds Town dog daycare franchise, you’re joining a pack of owners committed to mutual success.