Dogtopia is a unique dog daycare business which opened its first location in Virginia in 2002. At that time, dog daycare was very much a new concept, and the Dogtopia approach – to create “indoor dog parks” and provide a daycare services for dog care along the lines of a children’s daycare – was extremely innovative. Since then, the idea of doggie daycare has gained widespread popularity and Dogtopia is now the fastest-growing pet franchise and the leading dog daycare provider in North America.
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Send Me More InformationThe Dogtopia business model supports several types of people and lifestyles:
1. Owner-Operator: No previous business experience necessary, hands-on operator, assumes role of general manager
2. Corporate refugee/displaced executive: Previous corporate professionals & executives, first-time entrepreneur, some relative business and management experience
3. Diversifying serial entrepreneur looking for next growth vehicle: Absentee/semi absentee, investor type (Area Developer), strong previous or current business experience
4. 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
We offer 4 weeks of initial classroom and field training & development, 10 days on-site grand opening assistance, monthly operational field visits, full service real estate & construction support, weekly calls & webinars.
Brick & Mortar Pet Services Model
Turn-key marketing systems, platforms & support including 3 outside agencies
Total investment ranges from $757,253 to 1,553,415. Average breakdown is $600,000 for construction, $49,500 franchise fee, plus $200,000 working capital. Up to 80% SBA financing in available with our preferred lenders.
Up to $400,000/year, full P&L’s are disclosed in Item 19 of our FDD
Yes, 10% off
Most franchisees employ a full-time General Manager to run their facility. Typical day includes managing marketing efforts, health/safety protocols and back of house issues (financials, payroll) and overseeing the GM. Our centers are open from 7am-7pm including weekends.
Fun lifestyle, family oriented, recession-resistant
$300,000
$1,000,000
$543,193 - $1,489,801
2002
2005
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'What I’ve been most impressed with is how well Dogtopia does everything and has anticipated our needs. My excitement and level of encouragement has grown since I’ve joined."
John Nania
Dogtopia Franchisee