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Buy a Camp Run-A-Mutt Franchise

Camp Run-A-Mutt is a 100% cage-free dog daycare and boarding franchise, founded in San Diego in 2008 and franchising since 2010. The brand operates physical facilities where dogs spend the day or overnight in supervised, cage-free environments with large indoor and outdoor yards, splash ponds, premium synthetic turf, and 24/7 staffed care. The brand is privately owned.

Services extend beyond daycare and boarding to include full-service grooming by certified staff, positive reinforcement obedience training, and a retail boutique, giving franchisees multiple revenue streams within a single location. The brand’s exclusive Muttcam system streams live footage of dogs during their stay from any device, a feature the brand identifies as its primary customer trust driver.

Camp Run-A-Mutt positions itself as a lower-investment alternative to larger corporate dog-care chains. Build-out costs are reduced by the absence of caging infrastructure, and the brand’s combined royalty rate is below the sector norm. Locations operate across California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Ohio, and Iowa; the brand celebrated its 18th year of operation and 3 millionth dog check-in in 2026.

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Why buy a Camp Run-A-Mutt Franchise?

The cage-free model sets Camp Run-A-Mutt apart in a category still largely dominated by cage-based facilities. Pet owners who discover cage-free daycare tend to be loyal; the recurring nature of daycare and boarding creates a predictable revenue base around a service that households use regularly.

Beyond the concept itself, several structural features favor owners. The proprietary software platform was built specifically for dog daycare and carries no monthly licensing fee. Multiple revenue streams from boarding, grooming, training, and retail allow franchisees to grow average revenue per customer beyond daycare alone. The Muttcam live-camera system supports retention: owners who can watch their dogs live tend to be highly engaged with the business.

Camp Run-A-Mutt Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $40,000

    • Initial Investment

      $588,000 - $1,139,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

  • Training & Support

    • 12 hours on the job training

    • 60 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Camp Run-A-Mutt – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Camp Run-A-Mutt provides initial training covering 60 hours of classroom instruction and 12 hours of on-the-job training at an operating location. Franchisees receive access to the brand's proprietary operations software (no monthly fees), the Muttcam live-camera system, and a Territory Intelligence Platform. Ongoing support includes an operations manual, an SEO- and AI-optimized website, HR and legal guidance, and access to a franchisee peer network. Resale buyers should confirm with Camp Run-A-Mutt what transfer training and system access is provided when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Camp Run-A-Mutt owner is a hands-on operator comfortable being the daily face of a community-based business. The model requires managing a team of on-site staff, maintaining facility standards, and delivering a high-touch customer experience to a loyalty-dependent clientele. Prior experience with animals or pet care is valued but not required; comfort with the physical and emotional demands of a staffed, facility-based dog-care operation is more important. The brand actively seeks owners willing to engage personally with their local community, build customer trust, and commit full-time to the business.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Camp Run-A-Mutt has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for several years and holds an A+ BBB rating. The brand has received the San Diego Humane Society's Compassion Award and National Geographic's Paw of Approval. San Diego Union-Tribune named Camp Run-A-Mutt Best Pet Daycare & Boarding in its Best of 2025 rankings; San Diego readers have also voted for the brand on the A-list every year since 2010. Pet Age Magazine recognised the brand as Business of the Year in Social Media Online Marketing, and multiple locations hold local best-of awards across several states.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US pet daycare market was valued at $1.85 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.30 billion by 2034, a CAGR of 8.8% (Nova One Advisor). Demand is driven by rising pet ownership, the growing humanization of pets in millennial and Gen Z households, and dual-income family structures that create regular demand for supervised dog care. Pet spending in the US has shown resilience across economic cycles. For resale buyers, local pet ownership density, household income levels, and existing daycare competition within the territory are practical factors to assess before purchase.

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