Hounds Town Franchise Review
Hounds Town is a Franchise Grade Made The Grade™ franchise, which means it's ranked well by our reviewers.
Franchise Data
A Hounds Town outlet offers dog daycare services, dog boarding services, grooming, and assorted other services and products that are common in the pet industry.
What are the requirements to buy an Hounds Town franchise?
Hounds Town has an initial franchise fee of up to $49,000, with a overall initial investment range from $339,300 to $628,500.
- Initial Franchise Fee: $49,000
- Total Investment: $339,300 to $628,500
- Working Capital: $30,000 to $50,000
- Royalty Fee: 6.0%
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How much does an Hounds Town franchise owner make?
As with any new franchised business, the franchise owner's income and the profits from a Hounds Town franchise depends on a lot of different factors. One way to validate the potential revenues or profits generated from a Hounds Town franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their Franchise Disclosure Document. Usually, profits and owner's income are proportionate to the size of the investment and number of locations you buy. Demand for your products, the labor costs, commercial lease rates and several other variables also play a huge role in your profit margin and your personal income
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How many franchise locations does Hounds Town franchise have?
As of the 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 14 franchised Hounds Town locations throughout the USA.
Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.
Are there any Hounds Town franchises in my area?
Based on 2021 FDD information, Hounds Town has franchised locations in 6 states.
Based on the data collected Hounds Town is expanding into new locations and could be available in your city. While planning your franchise purchase, you should be thinking about what is a good location for my business. Review the potential customer base to confirm that your city has a need or customers for this business. Even the most successful franchises have regions that they are not successful in. The reasons why a specific franchised location can fail are plentiful. You should research not only the business opportunity itself, but anlayze locations where you think the franchise has a better chance of long-term success.
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Last Reviewed: 2021
Sector: Personal Services
Category: Pet Care
Hounds Town Franchise INFORMATION
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Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?
Yes, they have an initial training program of 227 hours. This includes 35 hours of classroom training, 192 hours of on-the-job training, and 0 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.
| Online | 0 |
|---|---|
| On-the-Job | 192 |
| Classroom | 35 |
| Total | 227 |
Do they offer Territory Rights?
Hounds Town offers territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise for important details.
Do they have computer and technology support in place?
Yes, Hounds Town offers comprehensive support for franchisees. Unlock this franchise to find out more.
How long ago did they start franchising?
They began franchising in 2008. The average Pet Care franchise began franchising in 2010.
Does Hounds Town offer lending options?
No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.
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