Turn your love for dogs and the outdoors into a thriving business with Hike Doggie, the first and only dog hiking adventure franchise. Backed by Loyalty Brands with custom vehicles, proprietary technology, and a white-space market position no competitor can touch!
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Hike Doggie
- First-ever dog hiking adventure franchise
- Custom-branded buses with premium amenities
- Proprietary Pup Portal technology platform
- Loyalty Brands backed with full support
- Flexible Territory Packages with a minimum of 125,000 population.
Hike Doggie Franchise Opportunity
Hike Doggie was founded by Kath, who left her corporate career to create something the pet industry had never seen—organized dog hiking adventures with door-to-door service. As the first franchise dedicated to this experience, she built a loyal customer base willing to pay premium rates for happy, exercised dogs.
Now backed by Loyalty Brands, Hike Doggie offers franchisees a unique position in the $144 billion pet industry with zero direct competition. Custom-branded vehicles providing convenient pick-up and drop off, photo updates with parent note and rotating trails create an experience dog parents can’t find anywhere else.
Why Franchise With Hike Doggie
Our proven adventure-based model delivers exceptional results for franchisees and the dogs they serve.
- White-Space Category: First and only dog hiking franchise creates premium positioning with no direct competition in the pet services market
- Custom Fleet: Branded Hike Doggie buses feature heating, A/C, and Zen Dens providing premium comfort that justifies higher pricing
- Door-to-Door Convenience: Pick-up and drop-off service appeals to busy pet parents, driving client loyalty and strong retention rates
- Technology Platform: Pup Portal, the proprietary self-paced online training platform includes a Learning Management System (LMS) for all future employees. The CRM provides scheduling, auto billing and client communication to streamline operations and build trust with clients.
- Flexible Territories: Single to multi-5 territory packages ($45K-$125K) with minimum 125,000 population and exclusive protection.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: Pet industry at $144 billion with 12% growth and 65 million dog owners seeking fitness solutions for their pets. ABF research shows dog hiking fills a gap between basic dog walking and expensive daycare that no other franchise addresses.
Competitive Advantage: Hike Doggie created this category—there is no franchise competition. The branded buses serve as mobile billboards while the adventure experience commands premium pricing traditional dog walkers cannot match.
ABF Investment Tip: Ideal for outdoor-loving entrepreneurs seeking lifestyle business with strong unit economics. Multi-territory packages offer significant franchise fee savings for investors ready to scale from day one.
Training & Support
Hike Doggie ensures franchisee success from launch through ongoing operations with comprehensive training and dedicated support systems.
- Pup Portal Training: Proprietary platform using a Learning Management System (LMS) makes mastering operations engaging and straightforward with 9 Core Processes covered.
- In-Person Training: 3-day hands-on session in Golden, CO focusing on aspects of the business that can’t be captured online
- Self-Paced Trail Map: Whether you take the maximum 60 days or complete it in 45 days, this interactive onboarding training program keeps progress on track ensuring long-term success from launch.
- Dedicated Consultant: Each franchisee paired with Franchise Business Consultant providing personalized guidance, unlimited access, and annual visits
- Fleet & Facilities Guide: Full assistance provided with ordering, upfitting, wrapping and delivering of your Hike Doggie Bus as well as full guidance on your Bus Stop build-out
Hike Doggie Ideal Franchisee Candidate
Hike Doggie seeks adventure-minded entrepreneurs who want to combine passion for dogs and outdoors with a scalable business model.
- Love dogs and outdoor activities
- Community builders who connect locally
- Comfortable managing staff and logistics
- Marketing-minded with social media savvy
- $100,000 liquid capital available
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes Hike Doggie different from dog walking services? A: Hike Doggie offers organized trail adventures with custom-branded buses, rotating trails, and photo updates—a premium experience that commands higher rates than traditional dog walking.
Q: What vehicles are required? A: Franchisees use custom-branded Hike Doggie buses equipped with heating, A/C, and Zen Dens. The Fleet & Facilities Guide walks you through the complete outfitting process.
Q: What technology is provided? A: The CRM provides scheduling, auto billing and client communication – keeping operations organized and clients engaged.
Q: What are the territory options? A: Flexible packages from single territory ($45,000) to multi-5 territory ($125,000), each with minimum 125,000 population and exclusive protection in your area.
Q: What ongoing fees apply? A: 8% royalty, 2% brand fund, $500/month advertising fee, and $65/week technology fee for the Pup Portal platform and tools.
Next Steps
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