Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies vs Adventure Pet Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies vs Adventure Pet including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies Franchise
Adventure Pet Franchise
Investment $718,500 - $1,457,500$10,700 - $14,350
Franchise Fee $50,000$7,500
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 20002006
Year Franchised 20032010
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies Franchise
Adventure Pet Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies Franchise
    Adventure Pet Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies Franchise
    Adventure Pet Franchise
    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! On-The-Job Training: 36 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Home study: 1 week; online training Absentee Ownership Allowed -
    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. Purchasing Co-ops 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 slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 20

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

    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).

    Expansion Plans
     
    Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies Franchise
    Adventure Pet Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Camp Bow Wow/Home Buddies

    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 launched 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.
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #248 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #172 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    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.