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Jackie BondanzaCEO<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-bondanza-36ba783/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-influencers-jackie-bondanza-ceo-hounds-town-usa-2721291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-bondanza-36ba783/</a>After studying business and communication at the University of Scranton and earning her master’s degree in journalism, Jackie Bondanza was making a five-hour, round-trip commute every day for work. Even though she found a good job in the field she’d studied for, something was missing. Every day, she’d come home and feel overly stressed and extremely unhappy with where she was. This inspired Jackie to make a series of big changes in her life and dedicate her time to finding something she was passionate about.&nbsp;After moving, Jackie was unsure of how to acclimate her dogs to her new surroundings. An internet search for doggie day care led Jackie to the nearby Hounds Town USA. When she walked in, she was immediately drawn to the simplicity and fun nature of the brand—and was impressed with Mike’s insight on her dogs and his canine expertise in general. She started to wonder why this brand wasn’t already nationally recognized or offering dog daycare franchises.&nbsp;Over the next couple of years, Jackie learned from Mike and the team at Hounds Town USA, eventually becoming the company’s CEO. She recognized the huge opportunity for the Hounds Town pet franchise brand, and used her experience, education and drive to grow Hounds Town into a nationally recognized dog day care franchise with more than 100 locations!<a href="https://houndstownusa.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-influencers-jackie-bondanza-ceo-hounds-town-usa-2721291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">About Hounds Town USA</a>: Hounds Town USA is a doggie daycare franchise with 100+ locations in development across 18 states and growing! Founded in 2001 by former commanding officer of the Nassau County canine unit Michael Gould, Hounds Town USA offers fully interactive doggie daycare, overnight boarding and full-service grooming in an adorable town made for dogs. Hounds Town USA is a fully interactive doggie daycare franchise with overnight dog boarding and a dog wash facility that offers customers worry-free and reliable pet care service. Founded in 2001 by former NYPD and Nassau County Police canine handler Michael S. Gould, Hounds Town USA offers an affordable and refreshingly straightforward approach to pet care with no hidden fees or extra charges for add-on services! Since our inception, we have hosted over 1 million canine visitors for doggie daycare, dog boarding and pet spa services. With seven locations on Long Island, two in New Jersey and seven more on the way in Pittsburgh, Nashville, Atlanta and Detroit, Hounds Town USA is the place for your pooch to be!Total Locations (if franchise): 100+Investment Range: $358,900-$770,000,Franchise Website:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.houndstownfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-influencers-jackie-bondanza-ceo-hounds-town-usa-2721291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.houndstownfranchise.com</a>

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