Hounds Town USA Named a 2023 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

Hounds Town USA, the doggie daycare and boarding franchise, was recently named in Franchise Business Review’s Top “Small” Franchise list for 2023. To qualify for the list, franchises must have under 80 units total. The brand was also placed as a top franchise in the pet services category and ranked 348th on the Franchisee 500 list. Hounds Town USA was among over 360 franchise brands, representing nearly 38,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research.

“2022 was an amazing year for Hounds Town and I am incredibly proud of the work we have accomplished,” said Jackie Bondanza, CEO of Hounds Town USA. “We finished the year stronger than ever and crushed our growth goals as we continued to accomplish our mission to help make pet ownership possible for hard-working people. We have seen incredible growth from our franchisees, who continue to outperform themselves year over year as they become more integrated in the communities and trusted as a premier source of pet care by owners.”

In 2022, Hounds Town USA opened 38 towns, an 81% increase over 2021’s 21 openings. It also opened 18 new stores, creating a 200% increase from the year before. Hounds Town USA has its sights set on opening 63 total towns in 2023.

Since 2000, Hounds Town USA has offered a safe and welcoming environment for dogs to be dogs. With interactive doggie daycare, pet boarding, dog grooming, a pet taxi and retail services, Hounds Town USA’s unique town for dogs is home to the happiest dogs -- and franchise owners -- on Earth. Founded by former NYPD canine handler and commanding officer of the Nassau County Police Department Michael S. Gould, Hounds Town USA has grown to more than 35 locations nationwide. For more information please visit