Hounds Town USA

Charleston, SC

Founded in 2000 by former NYPD K9 handler Michael S. Gould and franchising since 2008, Hounds Town USA is a premier pet care franchise offering interactive dog daycare, overnight boarding, pet grooming, and doggie taxi services. Operating over 150 locations open or in development nationwide, Hounds Town USA provides fully interactive pack play environments without breed discrimination. By focusing on natural pack dynamics and straightforward facility designs, Hounds Town delivers high-quality pet care at accessible price points for pet parents. The total initial investment required to launch a Hounds Town USA facility ranges from $457,200 to $1,122,153, which includes an initial franchise fee of $49,000 alongside real estate leasehold improvements, specialized dog play equipment, and initial working capital. Prospective franchisees must possess a minimum of $200,000 to $250,000 in liquid capital and a net worth of $500,000. The ongoing royalty fee is 6% based on gross monthly revenue. The streamlined operational structure avoids complex retail inventories and minimizes labor overhead, yielding strong unit economics. Hounds Town USA provides extensive support throughout the development process, including site selection assistance, lease negotiation guidance, facility design planning, and comprehensive pack handling training for owners and staff. Franchisees receive turn-key marketing collateral, proprietary management software, and continuous field operational support. Ideal candidates include pet lovers, business executives, and multi-unit investors with strong leadership skills and community drive. Hounds Town accommodates owner-operator, executive management, and semi-absentee business models. The brand provides franchise owners with continuous field support, comprehensive marketing collateral, and national vendor programs to foster long-term growth and success. The brand provides franchise owners with continuous field support, comprehensive marketing collateral, and national vendor programs to foster long-term growth and success. The brand provides franchise owners with continuous field support, comprehensive marketing collateral, and national vendor programs to foster long-term growth and success. The brand provides franchise owners with continuous field support, comprehensive marketing collateral, and national vendor programs to foster long-term growth and success.