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Hounds Town USA
Pet ServicesEst. 2001Established

Hounds Town USA

Doggy daycare and boarding with simple operations and devoted clientele.

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Min. cash req.
$150K
Min. net worth
$500K
Franchise fee
$50K
Royalty rate
6%
Units open
60
Yrs. operating
25
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Overview

About Hounds Town USA

Doggy daycare and boarding with simple operations and devoted clientele. Founded in 2001, Hounds Town USA has grown to 60 units across the United States: a mature franchise system with a clear playbook, national brand recognition, and dedicated franchisee support from day one.

The brand operates in pet services, a category that benefits from the $135B pet industry, which has grown every year for the past three decades.

With a 6% royalty and an initial franchise fee of $50K, the total investment is positioned for owners who value both an established system and fair economics. FDD available on request.

The model

How the business actually works.

01
High-frequency repeat service; owners book weekly or bi-weekly by default.
02
Emotional category: satisfied pet owners refer aggressively and rarely leave.
03
Mobile and/or fixed-location models depending on territory size.
04
Upsell opportunities through retail, add-on services, and packages.
Recognition
SBA
Approved System
FDD
Fully Disclosed
2026
FC Analysis
Favorable Royalty
Investment details

The full financial picture.

Initial franchise fee
$50K
Paid to the franchisor at signing. Grants territory rights and initial support.
Min. liquid cash required
$150K
Personal liquid capital verified before signing. Separate from any financing.
Min. net worth required
$500K
Total assets minus liabilities, verified through financial disclosure.
Estimated total investment
$200K – $479K
Includes fee, setup, equipment, improvements, and 3–6 months working capital.
Ongoing royalty
6% of gross revenue
Paid periodically. Covers ongoing support, systems, and brand development.
System size
60 active units
Active locations across the U.S., a measure of system maturity.
Years in franchising
25 years
Longer track record generally means lower risk.
SBA franchise eligible
Yes
Listed on the SBA Franchise Directory. Streamlines SBA 7(a) loan approval.

SBA financing available. Our funding partners pre-qualify you in 48 hours at no cost. You'll typically need 20–30% equity; SBA finances the rest.

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Training

No prior experience needed.

Hounds Town USA invests heavily in franchisee preparation. Here's what the training journey looks like.

Before you open
Two weeks at HQ
Immersive training covers operations, management, marketing, and technology. You leave knowing exactly how to run the business before a single customer walks in.
Opening week
On-site corporate team
A support team arrives at your location for your first 1–2 weeks. They work alongside you through live operations, troubleshoot, and refine your team in real time.
Months 1–6
Weekly coaching calls
Your regional business coach checks in weekly during your first six months. No question is too small; this is the period where habits and routines are formed.
Ongoing
Field visits + annual summit
Quarterly field visits from your regional rep, plus an annual franchise conference that brings the full network together for training and peer learning.
Is this for you?

Ideal candidate profile.

Comfortable leading a small team (5–15 people)
Sales, ops, or management background helpful
Liquid capital matching the minimum cash req.
Owner-operator for at least the first 12 months
Interest in growing to multiple units over time
Strong desire to follow a proven operating system
What happens next

The path to opening day.

Today
Request info
Submit the form on this page. Takes 30 seconds.
Day 1–3
Discovery call
A Champs consultant and the franchisor team walk you through the model.
Day 7–14
Receive the FDD
Federal law requires 14 days before any signing, so read it carefully.
Day 14–30
Validation calls
Talk to 5–10 existing franchisees. Free, unfiltered, unscripted.
Day 30+
Discovery day & sign
Visit HQ, meet the team, sign the franchise agreement.
In the press

Recent company news.

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Hounds Town USA announces expansion into 12 new U.S. markets
Franchise Times · Jun 2026
Hounds Town USA named to the 2026 list of fastest-growing franchises
Entrepreneur · May 2026
Hounds Town USA rolls out a new franchisee training and support platform
QSR Magazine · Apr 2026

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