Dogtopia Franchise
Driven by the largest demographic to ever walk the earth, the millennial female, and the pet industry currently at $72 B, estimated to reach $120B by 2025 Dogtopia is leading the pack as pet industry's fastest growing franchise. Training, Incredible support, and marketing is a winning part of our model.
$1,500,000
$49,500
263
2005
Phoenix,AZ
Peter H. Thomas
About Dogtopia
As an emerging brand, flexibility of our model and the availability of prime territories is fueling our growth, up 32% this past year. There has never been a better time to join us and be the first to bring Dogtopia to your community. One of the prime benefits of teaming with an emerging brand like Dogtopia is the ability to cherry pick prime markets to open your own Dogtopia. You have the chance to own your own Dogtopia where you know people and have connections. 41% of all Canadian households have at least one dog, there are more that 8.2 Million dogs in Canada. Our model is at capacity and making money at 125 dogs in daycare which is 65% of our business model.
Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue
263
19
$928,043
* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$49,500
Veteran's Fee: $44,550
7.0%
Gross Sales
2.0%
Gross Sales
Why Choose Dogtopia?
Why Choose Us: EXPERIENCED FRANCHISE SUPPORT TEAM THAT CONSISTS OF:
- Chairman, CEO & Executive Team with franchise experience
- Environmental Biologist
- Canine Behaviorist
- Senior Instructional Designer
- Certified Dog Trainers
- New Store Opening Support Team
- Franchise Retail and Operations Specialists
- Real Estate Professionals
- Marketing/Branding/Digital/PR Experts
- Industry-Specific Cleaning Protocols
- Leading-Edge Technology Providers
- The Pet Industry is a booming $72B industry with growth projections to over $120B by 2025
- According to Forbes, an astounding 92% of pet owners spent the same or more on their pets during the most recent recession period. So, this is a very recession resistant industry. No matter the economy, people love their pets and more than ever, and dog daycare and pet services in general are booming!
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$555,809 - $2,581,230
$500,000
$1,500,000
Training & Support
A TEAM APPROACH TO SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS
With a Dogtopia franchise, you’ll never feel like you’re in it alone. We provide our franchise owners with unwavering support through initial and training to operations as you grow – it’s a team approach to success. Our team of dedicated professionals will guide you through our training process, which includes:
- 30-day initial training program at Dogtopia University
- 2-week classroom, 2-week in-store training
- 10 days of opening support (6 days before, 4 days after opening)
- Marketing and sales training
- Real Estate and Facility Construction Support
- Ongoing field visits
- One-on-one coaching
- Website development
- Monthly webinars, seminars, calls
- Quarterly regional workshops
- Access to our network of franchisees – shared best practices
- Annual Dogtopia Conference
Additionally, Dogtopia recognized the potential for a knowledge gap between its U.S.-based head office and Canadian franchisees within the chain and responded with a somewhat specialized organizational structure – the Regional Developer model.
What is a “Regional Developer” Model?
Regional Developers invest their capital into acquiring territorial rights to a particular franchise concept, and then invest their time, efforts, knowledge, experience and abilities into recruiting and supporting Franchisees located within that territory.
History
Dogtopia was founded by a couple in Virginia, in 2002 who had started franchising in 2005. They grew the company to 26 franchise stores and 4 corporate stores which was then purchased by Thomas Franchise Solutions. Thomas Franchise Solutions (TFS), is a group of friends and family that have tremendous franchising background and a great deal of money at their disposal. The family had decided to research different franchise areas to develop and came upon the dog space because it was the fastest growing market. Chairman of the Board, Peter H. Thomas, founder of Century 21 in Canada, along with his team of long-time franchise development specialists from brands such as Gloria Jeans, Massage Envy, KinderCare, Domino’s Pizza, Poppa John’s Pizza, have over 150 years of franchise experience all together. The group cleaned up the model and created the well-oiled business model Dogtopia is today. With 101 stores and 250 in some stage of development Dogtopia.
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate comes from all walks of life and loves dogs!
- Owner-Operator: No previous business experience necessary, hands-on operator, assumes role of general manager
- Corporate refugee/displaced executive: Previous corporate professionals & executives, first-time entrepreneur, some relative business and management experience, hands-on operator
- Diversifying serial entrepreneur looking for next growth vehicle: Empire builders, absentee/semi absentee, investor type (Area Developer), strong previous or current business experience, affinity with franchise businesses and leading brands
- Diversifying, experienced multi-brand/multi-unit franchisee: looking for next big thing, strong existing management team, infrastructure and financial resources to develop a large market quickly
DESIRED BACKGROUND OF IDEAL CANDIDATES
- Some management/business experience/background: helpful, but not required
- Skills include sales, management of personnel, training, marketing and customer service
- Doesn’t have to love dogs – must LIKE dogs! Must LOVE the business of dogs!
- Passionate about business opportunity, the industry growth and demand
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