As The Dog Enthusiasm Continues To Grow In 2024, Dog Franchises Are Exploding

The younger generations are obsessed with their pets. With dogs influencing 33% of millennials' decision in their first-home purchase, furry friends are clearly a big factor in big-life decisions and caring for them is a priority for many.

The boom in popularity of dogs has led to a similar boom in success for dog-centered franchise concepts. The following 10 franchises provide dog owners with pet care, pet nutrition and pet waste cleanup, and are well-situated for growth in the coming year.

Dog Training Elite* 

Unit Count: 159+

Initial Investment: $159,050 to $185,750

Dog Training Elite works with dogs and their owners to provide a variety of training services, including therapy dog training, service dog training, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) support, psychiatric support, mobility support, autism support and diabetic alert training. The brand focuses on creating a strong, positive relationship between the owner and dog.

Central Bark

Unit Count: 34+

Initial Investment: $552,769 to $934,172

Central Bark is a dog day care franchise that offers dog owners boarding, grooming and training services. Franchisees with this brand also partner with local dog shelters or rescue groups to give back to their community. 

Camp Bow Wow

Unit Count: 200+

Initial Investment: $1,012,000 to $1,708,500

Camp Bow Wow offers dog day care, boarding, grooming and training options for pet owners. The brand prioritizes dog health and happiness with an open-play environment for dogs to interact and play together. 

Pet Wants

Unit Count: 150

Initial Investment: $131,350 to $202,500

Pet Wants is the only national provider of pet food freshly delivered to customers’ homes. The products consist of fresh, natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals so pet owners can rest assured that their dog is consuming healthy products.

Wag N’ Wash

Unit Count: 25

Initial Investment: $296,670 to $960,200

Wag N’ Wash offers a slew of pet hygiene services and products, along with dog food items and toys. The stores are equipped with do-it-yourself dog washing stations, as well as professional grooming options. 

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Unit Count: 200

Initial Investment: $287,800

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming helps dog parents spoil their pets with decorative, baked dog treats, as well as a myriad of grooming services and pet products. The brand only opened its first store in 2007 but has already experienced a great deal of growth.

Scoop Soldiers

Unit Count: 20+

Initial Investment: $68,300 to $118,300

Scoop Soldiers provides pet owners with pet waste removal services both at residential and pet-friendly commercial properties, such as apartments. The services not only keep the clients’ yards clean but also saves them a great deal of time.

ScentHound

Unit Count: 27

Initial Investment: $201,375 to $369,825

ScentHound offers grooming services for dogs with a priority on maintaining health. Pet owners can choose from a variety of membership options to ensure their pets are regularly receiving professional care. 

Hounds Town USA

Unit Count: 35+

Initial Investment: $457,200 to $771,900

Hounds Town USA offers dog day care and boarding services. The franchise was founded by a former NYPD K-9 Unit Handler and has often partnered with local charities, rescues and shelters to offer discounted day care, boarding and other services to dogs waiting for homes.

Wagbar

Unit Count: 1

Initial Investment: $470,300 to $1,145,900

Wagbar combines the concepts of an off-leash dog park and a bar, so both dogs and humans can socialize and have a good time. The brand is new to franchising and prioritizes a safe, clean environment for dogs and a sense of community for their owners.

If you’re an entrepreneur with a passion for dogs, one of these franchises is sure to be a good investment and one you can feel proud of as the pets and their owners are well looked after. In your next pet adventure, which will you choose: doggie day care, dog grooming, dog training or a combination?