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Buy a Dogdrop Franchise

Dogdrop is a membership-based, hourly dog daycare franchise founded in 2020 in Los Angeles, built for urban pet parents who want on-demand dog care without reservations or long-term commitments. Locations operate on a walk-in model: dogs are dropped off for an hour or a full day, billed hourly through a flexible membership. The brand focuses exclusively on daycare — no grooming or boarding — keeping operations streamlined.

Locations are intentionally compact, typically 2,400 to 3,000 square feet, placed in high-traffic urban settings such as ground-floor retail in apartment complexes and mixed-use developments. This small-footprint model targets densely populated neighbourhoods where traditional full-service facilities don’t fit. Staff known as Droperators are CPR and first-aid certified and trained in dog behaviour, maintaining a supervised environment suited to dogs of different energy levels.

The business runs on a proprietary technology platform covering membership management, CRM, customer communications, and daily operations. Dogdrop has backing from investors including Mars Petcare and has grown from California into markets including Colorado, Texas, and Florida, with further franchise development underway.

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Why buy a Dogdrop Franchise?

Dogdrop is designed around the shift toward convenience-led, membership-driven pet care. The walk-in, hourly structure generates recurring membership revenue without pre-bookings, and the daycare-only focus keeps the operating model tighter than multi-service competitors. The compact footprint reduces build-out costs and keeps monthly overhead lower than a full-scale boarding or grooming facility.

Dogdrop’s proprietary platform supports franchisees across scheduling, CRM, membership management, and customer communications, with optional add-on services covering localised campaigns, social media content, and paid digital advertising. The brand has attracted investment from Mars Petcare, one of the world’s largest pet care companies, lending institutional validation to the model.

Dogdrop Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2019

    • Franchising Since

      2021

    • New Startup Cost

      $360,800 – $650,160

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $12,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      75%

      of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      3%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      3

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      1

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Dogdrop – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Dogdrop provides initial training at its HQ covering 32 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours on-the-job, for up to three people per incoming owner, alongside platform onboarding with training modules, playbooks, and a communication hub. Ongoing support includes offsite member onboarding and lead generation, plus a marketing package covering localised campaigns, social media content, CRM funnel management, and paid digital advertising. Operational playbooks, daily protocols, and compliance guidance are included. Resale buyers should confirm with Dogdrop what transfer training and platform access are available when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Dogdrop suits an owner-operator with strong people management skills and a focus on local community engagement. The business relies on recruiting and retaining service staff, so candidates comfortable with hiring, training, and managing small teams perform best. No prior pet industry background is required — the brand emphasises operational discipline and membership growth over specialist knowledge. Successful owners are locally connected, customer-focused, and able to drive memberships through community presence and consistent service quality. Multi-unit potential appeals to operators looking to scale across a defined urban market.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Dogdrop has received coverage from TechCrunch, Los Angeles Business Journal, Bustle, Pet Age, and Franchising Magazine USA, reflecting early recognition of its urban pet care model. The brand's backing from Mars Petcare, one of the world's largest pet care companies, provides institutional credibility within the franchise market. As a newer concept, Dogdrop does not yet have a formal awards history, but its investor profile, media coverage, and multi-market expansion position it as a notable emerging brand in US pet daycare. Resale buyers should weigh brand-level visibility alongside the local reputation of the specific unit.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US pet daycare market was valued at approximately $1.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of around 8.6% through 2034, according to industry analysis. Demand is supported by sustained growth in dog ownership, the rise of dual-income and remote-working households, and a shift toward professional enrichment-based care. Urban centres with high dog-owner densities represent the most active markets for the daycare format. For resale buyers, territory maturity and local household pet ownership density are key factors in assessing unit potential.

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