Dog Daycare Franchise Cost: What to Expect with Hounds Town USA
Curious about dog daycare franchise costs? At Hounds Town USA, we keep it transparent.
Our investment is comparable to other pet care brands, but efficient buildouts, dog-first design, and proven operations deliver stronger long-term returns.
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Doggy Daycare?
If you’re researching dog daycare franchise cost, Hounds Town USA stands out for its clarity and support. Unlike other pet franchise brands that drive up start-up costs with expensive build outs, décor, and unnecessary add-ons, we focus on what really matters:
- Happy dogs in enrichment-based, instinctual playgroups
- Efficient operations that lower overhead and staffing costs
- Smarter investments that improve profitability
Initial Investment Overview
- Dog Daycare Franchise Cost: $475,875 – $1,278,489*
- Liquid Capital Required: $250,000
- Net Worth Required: $500,000
- Minimum Credit Score: 650+
*As outlined in our 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
This investment range positions Hounds Town as competitive within the fast-growing dog daycare industry, while giving franchisees the ability to reach profitability faster.
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT RANGE
LIQUID CAPITAL
NET WORTH
CREDIT SCORE
Dog Boarding Business Start-Up Costs: Full Breakdown
Every prospective owner deserves a clear understanding of dog daycare business start-up costs. Below is a typical range for launching your Hounds Town USA franchise:
| EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Launch Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Pre-Opening Marketing Package | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Technology Fee | $95 one user | |
| Post-Opening Marketing | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| POS Fee - 3 months | $930 | $930 |
| Pre-Opening Technology Fees | $1,206 | $2,424 |
| 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 |
| First 3 Months of Working Capital | $30,375 | $75,375 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT* | $475,970 | $1,278,489 |
*Financial breakdown was pulled from our 2025 Item 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
This transparent, itemized breakdown makes it easy to build a dog daycare business plan with realistic financial expectations.
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| EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Launch Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Pre-Opening Marketing Package | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Technology Fee | $95 one user | |
| Post-Opening Marketing | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| POS Fee - 3 months | $930 | $930 |
| Pre-Opening Technology Fees | $1,206 | $2,424 |
| 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 |
| First 3 Months of Working Capital | $30,375 | $75,375 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT* | $475,970 | $1,278,489 |
How Much Revenue Can I Potentially Generate?
A key part of evaluating dog daycare franchise cost is understanding revenue potential. According to our 2025 FDD (Item 19):
- Top Performer Revenue: $1,349,576*
- Median Net Revenue: $939,409*
- Average Net Revenue (locations open 5+ years): $919,994*
- Net Operating Income (average): $316,754 (34% of revenue)*
These numbers highlight the strength of the Hounds Town model — efficient operations, strong unit economics, and scalable profitability.
Industry Demand Driving Growth
The U.S. pet care industry is booming, making the cost of starting a dog daycare franchise an attractive investment in a high-demand market.
- $14.7 billion grooming & boarding market (within the $151.9B U.S. pet care sector)
- $250 billion projected industry value by 2030
- 70% of U.S. households own a pet, with 94% considering them family
- Pet adoptions surged 110% during COVID, fueling long-term demand for dog daycare & boarding
This consistent growth ensures that franchisees entering now are well-positioned to capitalize on rising demand.
*Financials obtained from our 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document
DOGGY DAYCARE
FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP OPTIONS
Not every entrepreneur wants the same level of day-to-day involvement — and at Hounds Town, we embrace that. While some owners stay hands-on, others build energized teams who run the business day to day.
We know franchise ownership isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why our model adapts to your leadership style, while holding firm to two non-negotiables:
- Strong Team Leadership: We train you to attract, build, and lead a younger-generation team — a key factor behind our highest-performing locations.
- Unshakable Customer Trust: Built through consistent hospitality, transparency, and our instinct-based dog management system (Houndology™).
Because while Hounds Town is a pet care brand, at its heart it’s a hospitality business. Dogs thrive in our structured, psychology-based environment — and pet parents stay loyal because they trust the people behind it. Whether you want to stay involved daily or empower a team to carry your vision forward, we’ll give you the training, tools, and support to succeed.
OWNER-OPERATOR
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Spend 30% in business / 70% leading
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Manage and train staff
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Build customer relationships
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Oversee daily operations
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Lead local marketing and community-building
SEMI-ACTIVE
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Fully present first 90 days
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Recruit and develop strong manager
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Manager handles daily operations
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Monitor KPIs, finances, customer experience
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Semi-active = milestone, not shortcut
THE TRANSFORMATION
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Build reliable, high-performing team
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Earn pet parent trust and loyalty
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Create a business with freedom and fulfillment
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.
Take a tour to see what your new dog daycare franchise location could look like.
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