Dog Boarding with Daycare: Non-Franchise

Business Summary:
This dog boarding business has grown to over 1 million inyearly revenue while maintaining a 32% Profit Margin –putting $343,000 in the owners pocket each year! Locatedjust outside of Charlotte North Carolina, this businessstands out above the rest, with a large fenced in swim areafor dogs and well-maintained Dog Suites, this businessprides itself on the excellent service provided to theirclients. This business utilizes 55 rooms, these suites rangein size with the largest family suite accommodating up to 4dogs. Established in 2003, this pet resort caters to both thepet and pet owners needs by offering boarding, training,and daycare. They have over 1,000 active customers in ayear, and many travel 6 or more times per year. Theknowledgeable staff include an Office Manager, a KennelSupervisor, 2 drivers, 6 on Kennel Staff, and a consultanttrainer. The well-trained staff in place allows the owners towork part time as they enter retirement. There are 5fenced in playing areas for the dogs to run in with an80x80 training pen where behavioral classes are held.Priced at $1,225,000, this business is primed and ready fora new owner to step in and experience the joys of owninga high-end pet resort. A 10% down payment of $122,500returns $173,117 in the first year after debt payments!While a new owner could step in and continue operationsas is, there are opportunities for growth. Theseopportunities include, expanding their current trainingprogram to include “at home” training services, host moreevent, and add programs that are focused around petwellness. On average this business has a minimum of 20dogs in their care, and at times there are 100 dogs on afull day. The majority of their clients are obtained throughword of mouth due to their excellent reputation within theircommunity, the rest are obtained through social media andbrochures strategically placed in veterinary offices.