Hounds Town USA Franchise
Hounds Town USA offers interactive doggie daycare and boarding plus spa services. Founder Mike Gould brings deep expertise in canine behavior. Semi-passive ownership is possible. A unique model in the booming pet care space.
Investment and key facts
- Industry: Pet Related
- Minimum investment: $667,610
- Maximum investment: $1,122,153
- Founded: 2001
About Hounds Town USA
Hounds Town USA does interactive doggie daycare and boarding the best! We are a premier interactive doggie daycare that offers a range of services, including overnight boarding, spa treatments, and more. What sets Hounds Town apart is the deep understanding of canine psychology brought by our founder, Mike Gould. This expertise has allowed us to create facilities tailored to dogs' natural behaviors and needs, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and enriching environment. Our approach keeps operations simple and effective, prioritizing the well-being of dogs while maintaining high standards of care. Hounds Town is also committed to community support through Hounds Town Charities, where we partner with local organizations to make a positive impact. We offer discounted services to shelter and rescue dogs awaiting adoption, helping hundreds of dogs find their forever homes in 2023 alone. Our focus on the holistic well-being of dogs and dedication to community involvement are at the heart of everything we do, making Hounds Town a trusted name in pet care across the country. Business Features - Where Passion Meets Profitability and Purpose Drives Performance Proprietary Dog Management: We Didn't Hire Expertise. We Created It. Hounds Town is the only dog daycare in the world that practices dog management the way we do - through Houndology, our proprietary, proactive instinct-based approach created by our founder and former NYPD K-9 Unit Commander, Mike Gould. Rooted in how dogs naturally form packs, Houndology organizes structured playgroups based on size, temperament, personality, energy level, and play style. This results in safer play, lower stress, fewer behavioral issues, and stronger unit economics. Franchisees are trained to manage dogs with clarity, consistency, and confidence - no prior experience needed. Infrastructure That Performs: At Hounds Town, our business model mirrors our dog management philosophy - straightforward, instinctual, and focused on what actually matters. We've cut the noise and doubled down on what works. Designed to be easy to operate and cost-effective, franchisees benefit from lower overhead, reduced labor costs, and quicker profitability. Our tools, training, and operational support offer the stability of a mature system with the flexibility of an emerging brand. Guided by Mission: Our mission is to give every dog in America access to a place where they can experience the simple joy of just being a dog. We support each franchisee's personal and professional journey, providing individualized coaching and hands-on guidance. This mission-led approach builds stronger operators and creates an unmatched customer experience rooted in trust and community impact. Full Transparency: At Hounds Town, transparency is foundational. We share full Profit & Loss data across every stage of growth and include all locations in our reports - no cherry-picking. This helps franchisees make smarter decisions and builds lasting trust, both internally and with customers. Community-Driven by Design: Hounds Town locations form deep ties with their local communities through rescue partnerships, adoption events, and support programs. These efforts not only do good - they create long-term loyalty and brand recognition, helping each franchise become a true community hub.