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Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies

Dog day care & boarding services

In the spring of 1994, my husband Bion and I put the finishing touches on a dog business plan that represented our dream of owning a dog franchise together and our wish to create a happier place for dogs to stay for the day or night. The thought of leaving our furry "kids" in a kennel just wouldn't suffice, so we created a plan for a fun and safe Camp version of the traditional dog kennel. Soon after we began our search for the first Camp Bow Wow® location, Bion died tragically in a plane crash. I never gave up on our dream and I eventually opened the first Camp Bow Wow® in 2000.

Since then, Camp Bow Wow® has grown into the country's premier dog day care and boarding establishment with over 90 current locations and another 115 Camps under development in the U.S. and Canada. While maintaining a mom-and-pop feel, we have advanced and standardized our concept into the most sophisticated doggy day care and overnight operation in the country. Utilizing technology, state-of-the-art facility design, and intensive employee training, Camp Bow Wows® are operationally the best run and safest environments for dogs to play, romp, and receive lots of love and attention.

In early 2009, we are launching our newest pet care concept, Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow! This in-home pet sitting service leverages our years of experience leading the dog services industry and channels these efforts into a new opportunity targeting a rapidly growing market. As a Home Buddies franchisee you will manage a team of devoted pet lovers who cater to a unique segment of the population who demand the highest levels of quality and service. Home Buddies will offer dog walking, pet sitting for dogs, cats, birds, fish, small mammals and reptiles, shuttle service to and from vet offices and Camp, grooming and training services, care for special needs pets, pet food delivery and pet waste clean-up services.

Please Note: The operators of Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies Franchises?

Total Investment: $64,000-$738,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $50,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

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Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies News

Camp Bow Wow® Naples Now Accepting Reservations
Come on over Rover, get off the beach Pete, On October 31, Camp Bow Wow, the country's premier doggy day and overnight camp, will open its doors at 3382 Mercantile Avenue to local and visiting pups alike. Now Naples puppy parents can leave their dogs to socialize and play while they're at w... more

Camp Bow Wow Dog Care Franchise Introduces New 401-k-9 Employee Benefits Program
Camp Bow Wow, the Premier Doggy Day and Overnight Camp®, has launched a new 401-K-9 employee benefits program that is now available for companies on a national and local level. "We are very excited about this program and hope to help companies tap into the growing trend of voluntary employee ... more

Doggie Day Care Franchise Opens In Midland Park
Camp Bow Wow, a Denver-based day camp and sleepaway camp for dogs, has gained a pawhold in North Jersey. The area's first Camp Bow Wow franchise, at 95 Greenwood Ave. in Midland Park, held its grand opening this month after having its quiet, or soft, opening in January. Camp Bow Wow is... more

Green Tree Couple Earns Best New Franchise Award
Camp Bow Wow USA, the first and largest dog daycare and boarding franchise in North America, recognized its Pittsburgh Camp Bow Wow location as the Best New Franchise of 2005. The company presented the award to Jordan and Barbara Murray of Green Tree at its second annual meeting in Las Vegas e... more

Camp Bow Wow Enters Canada
Camp Bow Wow International Inc., an owner of daycare centers for dogs, now truly is international. The company, based in Denver, sold its first non-American franchise March 31 to a Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, entrepreneur. Camp Bow Wow franchise start-up costs range from $200,000 to $355,000, ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies open? 2000
When did Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies start Franchising? 2003

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	12	0	0	0
2004	7	0	0	0
2003	2	0	0	2
2002	0	0	0	2
2001	N/A	N/A	N/A	1

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Other Financing Source(s): Financing available through a third party.

Training & Support

Training
Unlike other business opportunities, becoming a Camp Bow Wow® franchisee provides you with the most comprehensive and applicable training program available in the dog care industry. You will gain immediate knowledge on how to operate your Camp efficiently, as well as learn the emerging science of dog behavior, group play dynamics, sanitation, pet first aid and safety. Joining Camp Bow Wow® will dramatically reduce your investment risk and put you on the right path to success!

Support
Our turn-key franchising program does not end when you open your doors for business. When you join our pack, you become our most important asset and we are committed to providing you with the marketing, training, operations and systems support necessary to help you succeed. Whether you are our most profitable Camp or are a Camp in need of some help, our goal is to work with you to proactively identify areas to improve, innovate and become better than ever.

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 12

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Related Franchise Categories

• Pet Boarding/Sitting Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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