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Hounds Town USA

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Financial Plan

Liquid capital

The amount you need to secure the necessary loans.

$250,000

Total investment

Total Investment to launch the business, including initial fees ($49,000)

$667,610–$1,122,153

The Concept

Hounds Town USA is a dog daycare and boarding franchise founded in Long Island, New York. Its origins date to 2001, when founder Michael Gould opened a dog boarding and training business after working with the NYPD’s Canine Unit. The brand subsequently developed into a franchise system.

The concept offers interactive dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming and pet spa services. Additional services include cat boarding, pet taxi transportation and retail products. The company emphasizes supervised group play and a dog-management approach it calls Houndology.

Hounds Town provides franchisee training and support covering dog management, customer service, staff development, operations and financial management. The company also describes assistance with real estate, construction, marketing and ongoing operational coaching.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hounds Town’s current investment page lists $250,000 in required liquid capital and a minimum net worth of $500,000. The published 2026 initial investment range is $667,610 to $1,122,153.

The company’s FAQ also mentions a different investment range of $475,875 to $1,278,489. Because these published figures differ, prospective franchisees should use the current 2026 FDD as the controlling source for investment planning.

The core offering includes interactive dog daycare, overnight boarding and grooming. Locations may also provide cat boarding, pet taxi services, spa treatments and retail products.

The breadth of services allows a franchisee to serve multiple pet care needs, but the specific service offering and operational requirements should be confirmed for the intended location.

Hounds Town reports average net revenue of $842,716 for locations open five years or more, based on its 2026 FDD. The company also reports top-performer revenue of $1,359,016.

These are not guaranteed results. The definition of net revenue and the qualifying locations should be reviewed in Item 19 before comparing the figures with those of other franchise brands.

The company describes a four-phase training program that includes its Houndology dog-management approach, customer service, hiring and leadership, and operational and financial management.

Ongoing support includes real estate and construction guidance, marketing assistance, performance dashboards, coaching, site visits, webinars and an annual franchise conference.

The company says semi-active ownership is an option, with a general manager responsible for day-to-day facility operations. It emphasizes business management and leadership skills alongside an interest in pets and customer service.

This does not mean the business is passive. Prospective owners should verify staffing expectations, management responsibilities and any owner involvement requirements in the franchise agreement.

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