Category: franchising

You’ve always had a strong entrepreneurial spirit but so far, you’ve spent your career working for someone else. This has given you the opportunity to develop your soft and hard skills, and now it’s time to decide how to apply them. Should you start a business from scratch or become a franchisee? Read on to learn the top entrepreneurial benefits of franchising.

Tapping Into Trusted Branding

One of the most time-consuming parts of starting any business is developing trust with your potential customers. This is where things like brand awareness and brand recognition come in. Until people know who you are (and why they should give you their money), you can’t expect strong sales conversions. When you become a franchisee, you don’t have to lay nearly as much groundwork to make your brand known. Your new company will have already generated brand awareness and a trustworthy online presence that you can use to build your consumer base.

Accessing Time-Tested Training Materials

Whether you plan on operating a one-person business or hiring employees, you’ll need to learn the ropes. What are your sales or services and how can you market them to customers? If you’re running a service-based company, how can you effectively deliver those services? What about business basics, like offering great customer support? When you invest in a franchise, you gain access to training materials from your parent company, eliminating that pesky learning curve.

Taking Charge of Your Schedule

It’s no secret that anyone with a strong entrepreneurial spirit also craves freedom. You love working hard and innovating, but you also love working to support your robust lifestyle. When you’re the one opening up a new franchise branch, you’re in charge. Yes, your parent company may have certain expectations, including that you’ll pay ongoing royalties, but they aren’t going to micromanage your day-to-day operations. Once you have a solid team and your business is running like a well-oiled machine, you’ll have the scheduling freedom you’ve always wanted.

Reducing the Risk for Investors

Even franchises require startup cashflow to get things off the ground. For example, you’ll likely need to pay an upfront fee to gain access to franchising materials and rights. Depending on the type of franchise you’re opening, you may also need to cover things like a commercial lease, hourly wages, and benefits. In the beginning, this may require the help of investors, and fortunately, you won’t need to create a business plan from scratch. Instead, you can show them hard numbers and actual success stories from other branches of your franchise, increasing their confidence that investing in your business endeavors is relatively low risk.

Diving Straight into a Functional Business

According to the Chamber of Commerce, 18% of small businesses fail within one year and 50% shut down within five. Even those that succeed can spend the first several years in a constant state of uncertainty. While franchises aren’t guaranteed to succeed, the structure of franchising sets you up to potentially turn a profit faster and with more ease.

All Dogs Unleashed is proud to have expanded into fourteen states and counting. Will you be the next to open a new ADU location? Learn more about our franchising opportunities today!

At All Dogs Unleashed, we care about our franchisees as much as we care about our canine customers. Simply put, this is what makes our franchise such as success story. What do the behind-the-scenes look like? Read on to learn five winning reasons to partner with ADU and open your own location this year.

  1. Competitively Low Startup Costs

While franchises can reduce many of the risks associated with starting a business from scratch, they still cost money to get off the ground. Before you set your sights on any franchise, it’s important that you research initial investment amounts and financing options. You may find that some franchise startup costs are prohibitive, but ADU works hard to reduce financial barriers. Our franchising fee is on the low side at only $49,500. This allows franchisees to put more of their budget into factors like finding a great location.

  1. Meeting Modern Consumer Demands

ADU serves a market that will withstand just about any economic shift. According to the American Pet Products Association, 68 million American households are home to at least one dog, making dogs the most popular pet in the nation. Year over year, the APPA has recorded an increase in money spent on pet care, projecting that in 2025, pet owners will spend a whopping $13.5 billion on services like grooming and training. In other words, we’re well-positioned to turn a profit, even in the face of economic uncertainty.

  1. Combining Crucial Services Under One Roof

How does ADU make sure it stands out within the pet service industry? Without ADU, dog owners often have to find separate businesses to train, groom, and board their dogs. By combining all three services under one roof, we eliminate all this stressful (and expensive) trial and error. Plus, we provide peace of mind that when dogs and their owners are in need of any of these services, they get to work with professionals they already know and trust. For the franchisee, this means developing a loyal consumer base with ease.

  1. Building Community for Dog Parents

We’re coming out of a long, messy DIY era. The rise of the internet convinced a lot of dog owners that they could learn how to do things like train and groom their own dogs as well as a professional—only to discover the hard way that this wasn’t quite the case. ADU provides an approachable, affordable alternative to DIY dog care, helping dog parents to discover their village.

  1. Creating Stability for Franchisees

As we mentioned earlier, we care as much about our franchisees as we do our customers. That’s why we provide all of the branding, resources, and training you’ll need to start a successful business. With our help, you can create stability as your own boss while also creating new jobs within your community.

Are you ready to begin your success story with All Dogs Unleashed? Learn more about our franchising opportunities today to find out if we’re the right fit for your business goals.

This is the year that you’re finally going to take the plunge and become your own business owner. You’ve decided that franchise ownership is the best option for you because of the built-in support that will set you up for success. Now, it’s time to decide which franchise to join. Read on to discover how to find the best franchising opportunities in 2025.

Breaking Down Franchising Models

Franchises all have one thing in common: they give entrepreneurs access to existing business models while still granting the independence of ownership. Beyond that basic premise, franchise is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of models including:

  • Business format franchises: a model that allows franchisees to sell their parent company’s products or services and use their parent company’s branding in an online or physical store
  • Product distribution franchises: a model that allows franchisees to sell their parent company’s products under their own unique branding
  • Investment franchises: a model that requires substantial capital in which franchisees tend to fund the business without participating in day-to-day operations

For robust entrepreneurs looking to open a business like All Dogs Unleashed, the business format franchise is the best choice.

Assessing Franchise Growth Potential

Once you’ve chosen a model that best suits your goals, you still have quite a bit of work to do deciding which franchise to invest in. Start by learning more about the growth potential of any franchises catching your eye.

For example, All Dogs Unleashed has over twenty locations and has become one of the fastest growing dog training franchises in the country. Our success is fueled by the growing population of dog owners who are eager to build lasting relationships with the professionals who are training, grooming, and boarding their dogs. Our one-stop storefronts serve as the perfect solution for the dedicated dog parent.

Considering Your Skills and Long-Term Goals

The more closely aligned a franchise is with your skills and long-term goals, the more likely it is that you’ll have success as a franchisee and enjoy the work. However, unlike applying for a traditional job, you probably don’t need to check every box yourself.

Our All Dogs Unleashed franchisees aren’t necessarily dog-training experts right out of the gate. Instead, they’ve got experience in things like customer service, staff management, and marketing. With our help (and smart delegation), they quickly come to master the specific hard skills needed to thrive in the pet services industry.

Researching Your Local Market

Finally, it’s time to assess how well a franchise could perform in your local market. The goal is to balance high demand with low competition so that you’re tapping into a consumer base that isn’t already loyal to another company.

At All Dogs Unleashed, we offer a business model that’s designed to perform well in just about any market. Your town may have other trainers, groomers, and kennels, but with ADU, you can offer an unbeatable all-in-one experience. Learn more about our franchising opportunities today.

The first month of the year is in the books, but does that mean it’s too late to set resolutions for 2025? Not at all. If you’re joining our All Dogs Unleashed family as a franchisee this year, here are the four resolutions that will steer you to success.

Live Out Your Company Values

You bring a lot of experience to the table, like customer service and team leadership. What you might not realize is that your values are just as important as your hard skills when it comes to running a business. Find a company whose values align well with your own and you’ll find this particular goal easy to meet.

At All Dogs Unleashed, we value integrity. Whether you’re grooming a dog or completing a two-week private training course, you should be honest with the owner about what you were able to achieve. When you’re consistently transparent and prioritize results over profit, you earn the trust and loyalty of your customer base.

Embrace Your Creativity

One of the many benefits of joining a franchise like All Dogs Unleashed is gaining access to a well-developed brand and marketing strategy. However, we don’t expect (or want) our franchisees to open cookie cutter storefronts. We want your location to become a staple of your neighborhood, and that requires a unique approach to marketing.

We’ll supply you with plenty of marketing materials, but we encourage you to get creative in your execution. Post advertisements in your local paper. Participate in block parties with other local businesses. Get active on your neighborhood social media pages. We can provide the template, but only you can put together marketing campaigns that really speak to your local customer base.

Build Your Community

From the moment you sign your franchising contract, it’s time to think about how to build your consumer base. In fact, every goal you set in the first year as a franchisee should get you one step closer to creating a community.

Generate interest in your new business before it opens. Offer incentives to the customers who are first in line, like free or discounted services. Build a social media following and an email list to share updates. Most importantly, make sure you and your staff provide excellent service every day. Nothing grows a business like word of mouth, and great customer service is the key to securing recommendations.

Approach Your Finances Realistically

Finally, take a realistic approach to your financial projections and goals. Remember that we’re offering a successful business model, not a get-rich-quick scheme. Many new businesses can take at least a year to start turning consistent profits, even with the benefit of an existing model and brand recognition. Aim for steady growth and focus on paying down debts.

Are you ready to launch your business goals this year as a franchisee? With low startup costs, reasonable royalties, and a great business model, ADU just might be your perfect match. Learn more about our franchising opportunities today.

We’re getting ready to start a new year. Have you set your goals and intentions? If opening your own branch of a franchise is on the horizon, you’re in the right place. Read on to learn how to join a franchise in 2025.

Research the Types of Franchises

What you know about franchising is that with an upfront investment, you can gain access to a business model and product or service. Did you know that franchises can follow different structures that will impact your daily operations?

On one end of the spectrum, you have job franchises. These are low-investment businesses that allow franchisees to sell a service or product without opening up a storefront or hiring staff. On the other end of the spectrum, you have investment franchises. These franchises cost hundreds of thousands (or even millions) to get started, with examples like Hilton Hotels. What most people are looking for is a business format franchise, which provides the training, branding, and equipment to launch a brick-and-mortar business.

Assess Your Financing Options

With the exception of investment franchises, you’re almost always looking at lower startup costs when launching a franchise rather than starting a business from scratch. For example, you don’t need to perform a ton of expensive market research to prove to investors that the business idea in question is salient.

However, most franchises will charge startup fees, and you may also need to cover the cost of a new commercial lease, business insurance, and more. To narrow down your options, assess your current financial state and the financing options you could tap into. It’s not uncommon for franchisees to use a combination of personal savings, crowdfunding, and small business loans to get started.

Consider Your Work Experience

Joining a franchise is a great way to create your own work opportunities and explore an industry that you’re passionate about. However, it’s useful to consider your own work experience in addition to your interests. What are you already bringing to the table that will contribute to your success?

For example, having past managerial experience can make the process of opening a business format franchise a little smoother. That background in hiring, scheduling, delegating, and conflict management will prepare you for some of the challenges of owning your own business.

Learn From Your Local Market

Having chosen a business model, you’ll still have hundreds of franchises to choose from. It’s time to start taking a closer look at the products or services different franchises sell while also considering your local market. What industries are under-represented? What customer base could you tap into that isn’t currently being served or doesn’t have a ton of options? What commercial properties are in your price range and what kind of car or foot traffic would they bring in?

All Dogs Unleashed is the perfect business format franchise for entrepreneurs and dog lovers. Bring training, boarding, and grooming to your community in 2025, all under one roof.

 

 

 

Franchising is a great way to break into the world of business ownership while minimizing some of the biggest risks. Is now the time for you to take the plunge and become a franchisee? Read on for five signs that you’re ready for franchising.

You Have Management Experience

Any prior leadership experience is going to come in handy when you open your own branch of a franchise. As a manager, you’ve likely had a hand in things like training, scheduling, and even staffing, which are all skills you’ll need to run your own business. Plus, you’ve probably started to develop your own management style. While opening a franchise will always come with trial and error, spending at least a year in a management position can make the transition a little easier.

You Want to Open New Doors

If you’re thinking about opening a franchise, you probably have big aspirations and goals. There may be a path to upward mobility in your current career, but it doesn’t call to you. Instead, you want to pave your own trail and create opportunities for yourself and others. While it won’t happen overnight, owning a franchise does open new doors, allowing you to work with new levels of freedom that a traditional career path doesn’t allow.

You Know Your Market

One of the great things about buying into a franchise is that you don’t need to create a business from scratch. However, you do need to do a little bit of research, especially when it comes to your local market. What kinds of products or services do your neighbors want access to and don’t already have? When you know what voids there are to fill in your community, you’re well-positioned to pick a franchise that can thrive.

You Have Financial Backing

In order to open your own branch of a franchise, you’ll need to cover a variety of upfront costs. For example, franchises will typically charge a franchise fee as well as royalties on any profits. Depending on the business model, you may also need to secure retail space and put employees on your payroll. It’s important that you have sufficient financial resources before you get started. Small business loans are typically the most reliable source of financing, but many franchisees also use a combination of investments, crowdfunding, and personal savings.

You’re Ready to Commit 110%

It can take a year or longer before your franchise becomes a well-oiled machine. In that time, you’ll need to focus on building up your customer base, creating a competent team, and stabilizing your earnings. That means taking a hands-on approach and working harder than you would as someone else’s employee. If you commit 110% to getting your franchise off the ground, you can earn the freedom you’ve always wanted.

At All Dogs Unleashed, we’re always happy to welcome new franchisees into the family. Find out more about our franchising opportunities and startup requirements today!

Becoming a franchisee is one of the most streamlined ways to become your own boss. Depending on the type of franchise you decide to open, you may also become the boss of others. Read on as we share our top advice on how to build a great franchise team.

Determine Your Staffing Needs

Before you can start filling roles within your new business, you need to assess what those roles are. How many people will you need to get the business off the ground? Do you need to hire enough people to cover rotating shifts throughout the day? What about managers who can oversee daily functions when you aren’t around?

Make sure you have your bases covered before your big opening. Remember that you can always scale up to meet growing demands, but scaling down isn’t quite as simple. Avoid overstaffing before you know what your daily demands will look like.

Create a Clear Job Listing

Now that you know what roles you need to fill, it’s time to attract great candidates. Use clear, professional language to describe the business, covering your products or services as well as your values and goals as a franchisee. Then, describe the job requirements as well as the qualifications you’re looking for in a new hire.

Remember, recruitment isn’t just about evaluating what a potential employee has to offer. It’s also about positioning your business as an appealing place to work. Practice transparency regarding pay and highlight any perks, such as flexible scheduling, that your employees will enjoy.

Interview Your Candidates

As the applications start rolling in, it’s important to look at the experience and skills each applicant has to offer. However, you can’t learn everything you need to know about an employee from their resume. Make sure to schedule in-person or virtual interviews with your top contenders.

Interviews give you an opportunity to learn more about some of the intangible qualities an applicant would bring to your business. For example, if you’re filling customer service roles, a positive attitude and respectful demeanor will go a long way toward making customers feel valued.

Take Advantage of Franchise Training Support

Hiring is only the first phase of staffing a business. Once you’ve got your team assembled, it’s time to show them the ropes. Fortunately, franchises tend to provide a lot of support in this arena. Make sure to take advantage of all provided training materials. This may include handbooks and videos as well as product or service guides. Your parent franchise not only wants to help you succeed, but also to make sure that your branch upholds the reputation they’ve already built.

At All Dogs Unleashed, our goal is to help franchisees create a positive environment for employees and customers alike. From our competitively low startup costs to our ongoing support of each ADU branch, we’re here to ensure your success story. Learn more about ADU franchising opportunities today.

You’ve taken the plunge and invested in your own branch of a franchise. Now, it’s time to create excitement around the services or products you’re bringing to your community. How can you get started? Read on to learn how to hype up your new franchise and start building a loyal customer base.

Find Your Target Audience

Before you can put together a marketing strategy, you need to know who your target audience is. Think about who stands to benefit from your business. Once you know what demographic you’re hoping to reach, you need to figure out where and how to reach them, both online and off. For example, All Dogs Unleashed franchisees can find their target audience in places like animal shelters, pet supply stores, and dog-friendly restaurants. Ask about hanging fliers or leaving business cards at locations your potential customers might frequent.

Take to Social Media

One of the best ways to reach your target audience online is to turn to social media. Before you start creating your own profiles on platforms like Facebook or Instagram, doublecheck your franchise’s social media policy. At All Dogs Unleashed, we love to see the Instagram pages our franchisees create. Social media is a great place to share everything from business updates to customer success stories. You can even host the occasional giveaway to grow your list of local followers.

Host a Launch Party

If you’re still getting ready for opening day, make it a successful one by hosting a launch party. Advertise your opening date on social media and share some of the fun things you have planned for the day, whether that’s a discount on services or a table full of free snacks and beverages. Talk to other businesses on your street about advertising your launch party or even participating. Networking with other local business owners is a great way to build a strong sense of community.

Increase Your Location Reviews

When customers are looking for the right place to do business, they’re almost always going to turn to Google. Make sure to create a Google Business Profile that helps customers find your business and distinguish your branch of the franchise from others. Then, focus on generating reviews. In the early days, you can offer small incentives to customers who leave feedback on Google and Yelp. To keep reviews rolling, provide consistently stellar service and engage with your reviewers, both good and bad. When customers see that reviews actually matter to you, they’ll be more inclined to provide their own opinions.

Learn From Your Parent Company

One of the biggest benefits of opening a branch of an established franchise is that you’ll have access to their marketing materials and guidance. Some of your potential customers may even recognize your franchise branding before you start to build a local presence.

At All Dogs Unleashed, we provide ongoing support to all our franchisees. Learn more about our franchising opportunities today!

You have your eye on a franchise, but you’re not sure if you’re the right person for the job. You’ve never owned your own business before and there’s no direct industry experience on your resume. Is your pure determination enough? Read on to learn what franchises look for in franchisees.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

First and foremost, you need to have the mindset of an entrepreneur. That means you seek out opportunities to change and grow, rather than waiting for things to happen to you. You’re not afraid of risk because you know that all success comes with risk. You learn from your mistakes and don’t lose your sense of optimism in the face of setbacks. With this attitude, you’re more equipped to take an existing business model and make it thrive in your community.

Related Skills

Let’s say you want to open an All Dogs Unleashed franchise, but you’ve never worked with dogs in a professional capacity. Do you have experience in customer service? Have you managed a team of employees before? Have you taken your own dogs to a different training school and noticed what worked and what didn’t? Rather than focusing on the related experience you don’t have, evaluate the related skills you do have.

Commitment

Where do you see yourself in five years? If the answer is, “Living in a whole new place and starting a brand-new job,” now might not be the time to pursue business ownership. If, however, you’re committed to growing a business over the course of several years, you’re well-positioned to open your own branch of a franchise. Even with an existing business model, success takes time and dedication.

Leadership

Are you comfortable taking charge, making plans, and delegating goal-oriented tasks? Do you pride yourself on strong communication skills? Can you take responsibility for mistakes as easily as you can take responsibility for successes? Opening a franchise means owning and operating a business, putting together a team, and offering reliable team management. If you’ve honed your leadership skills and have the track record to back them up, you may be ready to step into the role of franchisee.

Financial Stability

Naturally, you’re already thinking about the money-making possibilities of opening a franchise. However, you’ll need a way to finance the startup costs, including any franchise fees, commercial property expenses, and employee wages. It could be several months (if not longer) before you start turning a consistent profit. Franchises are looking for franchisees with enough financial stability to survive the early stages.

Market Access

Finally, how well can you assess the demand for your franchise? Is there a market waiting to be served in your city? Franchises typically collect royalties, and they’re looking for franchisees who will open profitable locations. The higher the demand and the lower the competition, the better.

At All Dogs Unleashed, we treat our franchisees like part of the ADU family. Learn more about our low startup and royalty fees and the unwavering support we’ll provide along the way.

You know you have an entrepreneurial spirit but the fear of the unexpected is holding you back. Admittedly, opening a franchise will come with a wave of new experiences, especially if you’ve never been the boss before. While we can’t predict your future, we can tell you a little bit about what to expect from your first year of franchising.

Occasional Overtime

Running your own business can create a lot of scheduling freedom down the line, but don’t expect to work half days or take a month-long vacation in the first year. If you’re coming from a 9-5 environment, you may even need to mentally prepare for evening and weekend shifts and putting in occasional overtime.

When does that scheduling freedom come? Once you have a managerial team you can trust, you can take a step back from day-to-day operations. Until then, you may need to carry some extra weight to ensure the success of your business.

Tight Cash Flow

Depending on your franchise, you’re probably looking at much lower startup costs than entrepreneurs starting a business from scratch. That means you have the potential to start turning a real profit sooner rather than later. However, the cash flow may be tight in the first year.

In addition to paying franchise royalty fees and employee wages, new franchise owners should focus on paying down any loans used to cover upfront costs. As the word gets out about your business and you build a steady client base, it will get easier to meet your financial obligations and pocket a profit.

Client and Employee Turnover

One of the benefits of opening a franchise is that you’re tapping into established branding that your local client pool may recognize already. That recognition creates trust, and that trust gets clients through the door. Still, clients will make their own judgments once they arrive, and it’s important not to get discouraged by one-time shoppers.

It can also take several months to build a reliable team. Some new hires may decide the job isn’t for them, and that’s okay. With experience and time, you’ll learn how to spot a good candidate and staff your franchise with great workers.

A Sense of Pride

Just like with any job, not every day is going to feel like the best day. That first year can be an emotional rollercoaster filled with triumphs, setbacks, and the frustration of trial and error. For those who are called to the world of entrepreneurship, the challenge is worth it, and every success is a source of pride.

At All Dogs Unleashed, we’re there for our franchisees every step of the way. From our low startup costs and royalty fees to our thorough training, we go above and beyond to give every branch the support they need to thrive. If you’re ready to take the plunge, learn more about our franchising opportunities today.

Starting a traditional business from the ground up demands a great deal of effort and capital, and there is little guarantee of success. It can take years to start turning a profit, which, for many people, isn’t an option. Opening a franchise can eliminate some of these barriers while allowing entrepreneurs to focus on their strengths. Let’s take a look at how franchising reduces new business risks.

Built-In Brand Reputation

Brand reputation is an important starting place for any business and has one of the biggest influences on customer decision-making. For example, over 90% of customers will read online reviews before deciding where to spend their money. When you’re starting from scratch, you’re asking customers to take a chance on a business they’ve never heard of and that has a small digital footprint.

Franchises have the advantage of built-in brand reputation. When local customers look up your business, they’ll access everything from your franchise’s parent website to positive reviews for other branches, inspiring instant trust.

Time-Tested Products and Services

One of the biggest financial drains for startups is the trial and error of new products and services. Making prototypes, conducting studies, and tweaking your business model will require further investment without yielding any income.

When you become a franchisee, you’re adopting a business model and products or services that your parent company already invested in. In exchange for an initial investment and royalty fees, you’ll access products and services that have been proven to appeal to customers and turn a profit.

Accessible Training Materials

As a business founder, you’re not just responsible for developing something customers will find valuable. You’re also responsible for developing internal procedures and training employees to do the job well and represent the brand. This can be a daunting process, especially when you’re new to the managerial side of business.

Franchises provide training support for both individual franchise owners and their employees. This can include everything from in-person or virtual training sessions to materials like videos and handbooks.

Dedication to Customer Service

One of the best parts about franchise risk reduction is that it allows franchisees to zero in on their individual strengths. Without having to spend years developing your business model, you can put more time and energy into developing the culture of your individual neighborhood business.

This can lead to outstanding customer service. You’ll have immediate access to everything you need to open a turnkey operation and can foster an environment of positivity and community. This is a great way to quickly build a loyal customer base and maximize profits.

Reliable Franchise Support

Franchises often grant their franchisees a good deal of independence to cater the business to local needs and desires. However, they have a vested interest in the success of each franchise location and offer ongoing support and troubleshooting to help franchisees navigate potential pitfalls.

At All Dogs Unleashed, we’re always thrilled to add another branch to our growing family tree. Learn more about ADU franchising opportunities today.

 

Franchisees don’t have to start from scratch. They receive training and guidance on everything from the business model to the best marketing tactics. With all that support, how much independence do franchisees have? More than you think! Read on to learn some of the key areas where you can majorly impact your All Dogs Unleashed franchise.

Choosing Your Location

Depending on the franchise you join, you’ll likely have a good deal of autonomy in choosing the property for your business. You may need to prioritize certain features, particularly usable square footage, but you can use your own knowledge of your city to pick the best neighborhood or shopping center for your business. Some franchises will let you decide between buying and renting your commercial property, although you’ll need to secure your own funding for either option.

Staffing Your Location

Franchisees have the same staffing opportunities as ground-up business owners. While your franchise may have recommendations or requirements about the number of employees you hire and the roles they fulfill, the rest is up to you. Though they share a business model, each franchise has its own unique personality. Who you hire will play one of the biggest roles in shaping your store’s culture and work environment.

Building Community

No matter how big your franchise’s presence is across the nation, each location should function and feel like a local business. When you invest in your customers and get to know their needs, habits, and desires, you position yourself to become one of their most trusted businesses in town. There is no better support than the support of your regulars, and it’s up to you and your employees to foster those lasting relationships.

Hosting or Participating in Events

Does your community have a weekly farmer’s market that all sorts of businesses participate in? Does your shopping center throw a block party that attracts tons of foot traffic? One of the great ways to build a community and spread brand awareness is to get involved in events outside of your storefront. As long as you stay true to your franchise branding and image, you’re free to join in the fun!

Running Social Media Profiles

This one will certainly vary from one franchise to another, but many franchises allow individual franchisees to run their own social media profiles. Social media is a great way to engage community members and get them excited about your services or upcoming specials. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook make it easy to share your expertise and build trust with soon-to-be customers.

Managing Your Finances

Every franchise will have startup costs and royalties. You’re in control when securing your funding to cover startup costs. Any revenue you have after paying royalties is yours to manage. At ADU, we offer competitively low startup fees and royalties, ensuring that each of our franchisees has the most financial independence possible.

Are you ready to blend a successful business model with your own personal touches? Learn more about ADU franchising today!

As a future franchisee, you have hundreds of options to choose from. Once you’ve decided that All Dogs Unleashed suits your skills, interests, and budget, there’s only one thing left to do: research your market. Read on for five signs that an All Dogs Unleashed franchise is right for your community.

  1. Dog Ownership Rates are Booming

One of the most important things that will determine the success of a franchise is demand. In this case, you’re only going to see high demand if you have high rates of dog ownership in your community.

Across the nation, dog ownership rates increased in 2020 and 2021, when the pandemic limited what we could do and where we could go. While new adoption numbers may be stabilizing in your community, the chances are high that you’re still working with historically high demand.

  1. Your Dog Owner Demographics Skew Young

When you’re evaluating the size of your target market, demographic data comes in handy. Who is most committed to their canine companion’s well-being? More importantly, who is willing to invest in things like training, one of ADU’s top services?

Older generations may have the most spending power, but Gen Z and Millennials are the biggest spenders when it comes to pet care. If you have a large population of dog owners under the age of 45, you’re on track to develop a loyal customer base.

  1. You’ve Found Available Real Estate in a Dog-Friendly Neighborhood

Location is another major factor in the potential for franchise success. Accessibility is key, whether by foot or by car. For example, commercial real estate with dedicated parking spots cuts down on the stress of getting to appointments on time or dropping by for walk-in services.

Finding a location in a dog-friendly neighborhood is the optimal choice for visibility and brand awareness. When you have a dog park around the corner or a dog-friendly restaurant across the street, your ADU franchise is guaranteed to draw attention.

  1. At Least One ADU Service Would Fill a Void

ADU offers a unique business model that dog owners love. We’re a one-stop-shop for grooming, training, and boarding. Even if local businesses offer one or two of these services, you’ll retain your competitive edge by offering all three.

When sizing up your competition, it’s also useful to look at things like customer reviews and pricing. This can give you a clear sense of what your community likes and dislikes about existing businesses and determine of ADU would better meet their needs.

  1. You Can Easily Create a Buzz About All Dogs Unleashed

Once you’ve conducted your own market research, there’s only one thing left to do: crowd source. Use social media platforms or word of mouth to start asking your local dog owners if they’d be interested in a business like ADU.

If all signs point to All Dogs Unleashed succeeding in your community, it’s time to make moves! Learn more about our franchising opportunities today.

We’ve talked before about the merits of opening a franchise. The problem is that once you commit to the idea of franchising, you still have hundreds of businesses to choose from! Let’s take a look at the steps you can take to narrow down your options so you end up picking the right franchise for you.

Assess Your Skills and Interests

Before looking for external inspiration, do a little bit of internal evaluation. What kinds of industries have you worked in before? For example, have you spent any time working in the food industry? Do you have a background in retail and customer service? While opening a franchise is a great way to learn the ropes of an industry using a tried-and-tested business model, utilizing your skills can contribute to your overall success.

Though it can be overwhelming at first, one of the great things about having so many franchises to choose from is that you can open a business that genuinely interests you. How can you apply your skillset to a niche that sparks your passion? This is your chance to create the role you’ve always dreamed of.

Do Some Market Research

There are two things you want to assess when bringing a new business to your community. The first is your consumer base. Would a substantial number of people in your community become patrons of your business? Is there a significant need or desire for the products or services you’d be providing?

The second is your competition. Is someone else already fulfilling that need and desire? If the market is oversaturated with similar businesses and your community members are satisfied with their current options, you may want to keep looking. The goal is to find a franchise that will gain momentum quickly because it meets a need and fills a void.

Consider Your Financing Options

Unsurprisingly, the cost to open a franchise varies quite a bit depending on the franchise you choose. Generally speaking, startup costs will need to cover things like:

  • Initial franchise fees
  • Business insurance
  • Commercial property rent
  • Marketing expenses
  • Payroll and benefits for employees

It’s often helpful to consult with a financial advisor to determine how much you can realistically spend to start a franchise. At ADU, we believe that opening a franchise shouldn’t be inaccessible. Our franchise fee is $49,500 and additional startup costs range between $50,000 and $100,000.

Pick a Business Model That Works

Finally, it’s important that you learn more about the success of a franchise before you invest in it. It’s easy to assume that popular or well-known franchises consistently have a high rate of success, but this isn’t always the case.

All Dogs Unleashed is the fastest-growing dog training franchise for a reason. We have combined our love of dogs with high-quality services that owners really need, from at-home training sessions to boarding and grooming. If you’re looking for your next endeavor, learn more about what ADU has to offer.