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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO OWN A
DOGGY DAYCARE FRANCHISE?
Unlike other dog daycare franchises, which tack on unnecessary upgrades and décor to drive up financial investment costs for their Franchise Owners, Hounds Town USA Pet Franchise focuses squarely on what dogs need to be happy and have fun, without all the fancy bells and whistles. Our no-frills approach not only beats out other dog daycare franchises in terms of value for customers but also allows an affordable entry point for our dog-loving Franchise Owners.
The initial financial investment for a Hounds Town USA dog daycare franchise location ranges between $475,875 – $1,278,489, which is about 40% lower than our competitors.
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT RANGE
LIQUID CAPITAL
NET WORTH
CREDIT SCORE
FRANCHISE INVESTMENT COST BREAKDOWN
| EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Launch Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Pre-Opening Marketing Package | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Annual Reunion Fee | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Microsite and Social Media Setup | $300 | $300 |
| Financial Training Access | $300 | $300 |
| Travel Expenses Related to Training | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Pre-Opening Lease Payments | $0 | $50,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $30,500 | $50,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $258,265 | $880,961 |
| Architect Fees | $6,500 | $15,000 |
| Site Survey | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Concept Design | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Security and Utility Deposits | $7,000 | $10,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $500 | $2,000 |
| Post-Opening Marketing | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $200 | $2,500 |
| Logo Gear and Uniforms | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Signage | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| Insurance | $2,100 | $4,000 |
| Computer Hardware | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| POS Setup Fee | $299 | $299 |
| Pre-Opening Technology Fees | $1,206 | $2,424 |
| POS Fee - 3 months | $930 | $930 |
| Closed-Circuit Camera Systems | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $6,000 |
| Vehicle Lease, Wrap, and Vehicle Insurance | $0 | $5,000 |
| Bookkeeping Services | $900 | $900 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $30,375 | $75,375 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $475,875 | $1,278,489 |
| EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Launch Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Pre-Opening Marketing Package | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Annual Reunion Fee | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Microsite and Social Media Setup | $300 | $300 |
| Financial Training Access | $300 | $300 |
| Travel Expenses Related to Training | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Pre-Opening Lease Payments | $0 | $50,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $30,500 | $50,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $258,265 | $880,961 |
| Architect Fees | $6,500 | $15,000 |
| Site Survey | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Concept Design | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Security and Utility Deposits | $7,000 | $10,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $500 | $2,000 |
| Post-Opening Marketing | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $200 | $2,500 |
| Logo Gear and Uniforms | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Signage | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| Insurance | $2,100 | $4,000 |
| Computer Hardware | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| POS Setup Fee | $299 | $299 |
| Pre-Opening Technology Fees | $1,206 | $2,424 |
| POS Fee - 3 months | $930 | $930 |
| Closed-Circuit Camera Systems | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $6,000 |
| Vehicle Lease, Wrap, and Vehicle Insurance | $0 | $5,000 |
| Bookkeeping Services | $900 | $900 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $30,375 | $75,375 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $475,875 | $1,278,489 |
How much revenue can I potentially generate?
In 2024, our Average Net Revenues for locations open 5 years or more was $919,994*.
*Refer to 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document-Item 19 Table 10
DOGGY DAYCARE
FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP OPTIONS
Choose the franchise ownership option that is right for you!
OWNER-OPERATOR
- Physically present 6-9 hours/day
- Customer service
- Dog grouping and feeding
- Dog grooming assistance
- Hiring and managing staff
- Community relations
We are here to help you quickly and affordably open your dream doggy daycare business. And to sup-PAW-t you and your business every single day.