Adventure Pet vs Hounds Town USA Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Adventure Pet vs Hounds Town USA including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Adventure Pet Franchise
Hounds Town USA Franchise
Investment $10,700 - $14,350$263,800 - $3,932,500
Franchise Fee $7,500$45,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20062001
Year Franchised 20102008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Adventure Pet Franchise
Hounds Town USA Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Adventure Pet Franchise
Hounds Town USA Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/-Yes/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Adventure Pet Franchise
Hounds Town USA Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 67 hours Classroom Training: 30 hours
Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2.

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

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Expansion Plans
 
Adventure Pet Franchise
Hounds Town USA Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Adventure Pet

Adventure Pet gets clients pets out of the house while they are at work. The company provides field trips to dogs to reduce the boredom they may feel living at home and is also aimed at reducing destructive behavior conducted by the pets. Adventure Pets provides dog walking services and allow for a pick and drop facility. The pets are provided with food and water during their stay at Adventure Pet and customers can expect proper treatment of their animals. The company also offers traditional pet sitting at your home, walking, bathing and a number of other services.

About Hounds Town USA

"Hounds
Want a fulfilling life and business? Love dogs?
Let’s talk franchise.
  • Low cost of entry
  • Outstanding economics
  • Simple operations
  • Freedom and flexibility
  • Founded by a former NYPD canine handler
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single Hounds Town USA Business is between $263,800 and $422,500. This includes $65,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of up to three Hounds Town USA Businesses is between $726,400 and $1,202,500. This includes $130,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin operation of up to five Hounds Town USA Businesses is between $1,174,000 and $1,967,500. This includes $180,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Hounds Town USA Area Developer Franchise ranges from $1,397,800 and $3,932,500. This includes $205,000 to $357,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary for an Area Developer Franchise includes the investment necessary to begin operation of one Hounds Town USA Business, plus a development fee of $22,500 multiplied by the number of Hounds Town USA Businesses which you must open. The low estimate includes the development fee is you elect to open six Hounds Town USA Businesses and the high estimate includes the development fee if you elect to open ten Hounds Town USA Businesses.
Veteran Incentives 10% off franchise fee