Dogtopia franchisees are successful because of three things, according to Neil Gill, president and CEO: They need a strong business operator to run the store day-to-day, a relationship manager who understands the needs of dogs and their parents, and an operations manager who handles facility management.
Dogtopia Franchise Overview
Now is the perfect time to join Dogtopia, North America’s fastest-growing pet franchise. The $144 billion pet industry is hotter than ever and Dogtopia is leading the charge with our rapid growth, including 260+ operating units and 350+ sold and in development. . On pace to open 400+ centers by 2025, we are the fastest-growing franchise in the pet industry.
Whether you are diversifying your existing franchise portfolio or looking to become a first-time franchisee, Dogtopia has the platform and playbook for you. With a seasoned leadership team, unparalleled support and a proven recurring revenue model, we are the only pet services brand that has been able to scale effectively. We are seeking passionate and energetic franchisees to join our family!
Why Dogtopia Franchise?
Since 2002, Dogtopia has provided exceptional care for dogs and currently operates locations throughout the United States and Canada. Dogtopia was one of the early pioneers in the dog daycare industry. That means we’ve had more than 22 years to refine and perfect our model.
- Dogtopia is the FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISE in the entire pet industry!
- 260+ locations and growing!
- 70+Support Office members
- Seasoned franchise leadership team each with an average of 25 years experience
- Subscription-based dog daycare services
- Largest franchisee currently operates 30 units
- Sustainable growth plans to open
- 400+ stores by 2025
- Largest multi-unit development deal includes 75 units
- 20+ years in the business
STRONG UNIT ECONOMICS CLASS
Dogtopia has very impressive unit economics, including dramatic year-over-year traffic and sales growth in one of the fastest-growing industries. The difference is incredibly engaged franchisees combined with an executive management team that has a winning track record and extensive experience with national brands. Our focus on unit success and refinement of our operational and marketing systems has positioned Dogtopia for dramatic growth in the coming years.
- Easy to run + easy to learn = franchisees can grow rapidly into multiple units
- Work-life balance = majority of business is Monday through Friday (Limited nights & weekends)
- No inventory = Low Cost of Goods (4%)
- Financial strength of franchisor = 100% privately owned, no debt
- Recession-resistant, strong demand for our services
Momentum has largely been driven by the growing demand for professional pet care services, heightened by Dogtopia’s unparalleled franchise support, training and franchise industry expertise. With 22 years of industry leading experience, Dogtopia is primed to capture even more market share as we continue to attract sophisticated and passionate franchisees. With plans to penetrate several new urban markets in 2025, and beyond the company is continuing to target motivated franchise candidates looking to grab a piece of the booming pet industry.
DOGTOPIA’S MULTIPLE REVENUE CHANNELS
Think about your community, the place you live and love. Now think about bringing that community high-quality pet care services with a heart and soul. With Dogtopia, you have the opportunity to provide your community of pet parents a safe, fun and stimulating environment for their pups. You can rest assured knowing you are delivering the highest quality of pet care to the community.
As the leading pet franchise, our business model provides multiple revenue channels wrapped around an exciting and fun lifestyle. Our typical services include:
- dog daycare
- overnight and long-term dog boarding
- dog spa services
- dog training or grooming (available at some locations)
- retail
Dog daycare is the “hero” of our business and is what sets us apart from other pet franchises. It is common for our customers to bring their dogs in for daycare at least 2-3 times per week, which provides the business with steady, recurring cash flow. Through daycare, we get to know our customers and their dogs personally, which leads to more frequent visits and a long-term relationship. In contrast, a typical dog boarding or grooming business tends to have many “one-off” transactions which makes business planning, management and growth much more difficult.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
What is the best way to launch a business? By leveraging the power of a proven model with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to your success.
We provide our Dogtopians with strong support, from initial training to grand opening and ongoing operations:
- Turnkey real estate and construction services
- 30-day initial training program at Dogtopia University in Phoenix Support Office: 2-week classroom, 2-week in-store training
- A sophisticated brand with turnkey solutions for ramping your business
- Guidance from a seasoned franchise leadership and support team
- Dedicated primary point of contact
- Multiple online modules for Canine Coach training, General Manager training, and more
- 10 days of grand opening support (6 days before, 4 days after)
- Marketing and sales training
- Strong technology platforms
- Quarterly field operations visits
- Annual Dogtopia Conference
Who Are We Looking For
Dogtopia franchisees spend their days playing with dogs, engaging with pet parents, and cultivating trusted relationships within the community. In addition, you will provide opportunities for growth for your team members within your facility by teaching them responsibility, hard work, and the value of hard work. By owning your own business, you will be able to build a better future for you and your family.
- Owner-operator: No previous business experience necessary, hands-on operator, assumes role of general manager
- Corporate refugee/displaced executive: Previous corporate professionals and executives, first-time entrepreneur, some relative business and management experience
- Diversifying serial entrepreneur looking for next growth vehicle: Absentee/semi-absentee, investor type (Area Developer), strong previous or current business experience
- Experienced empire builders: multi-brand/multi-unit franchisee looking for next big thing, strong existing management team, infrastructure and financial resources to develop a large market quickly.
“The system at Dogtopia worked extremely well for my team. I’m already exploring a site for a second store months earlier than I anticipated.”
“After being in the business world for 37 years, opening a Dogtopia daycare center was such a different path and one that I was excited to embark on. It has been more than rewarding and exciting. It is a totally different form of business ownership and the most rewarding is getting to know the pet parents and of course each dog. Dogtopia is the best way to operate a business while enjoying life; every day when I enter the store I am happy and excited to see our furry family members.”
“Dogtopia married my passion for business and my love for dogs, and it was a match made in heaven.”
“First, we had to choose the industry, then we had to choose the player to play with, which was Dogtopia. For me, maybe the main key decision was the team of Dogtopia. The Support Office will give us what we need to be successful.”
