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title: "K9 Resorts Debuts on Inc. 5000 List"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c455028b-f7ca-4026-af06-dae08f7476f0
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250812_k9_resorts_debuts_on_inc_5000_list.html
category: "Daycare & boarding"
industry: "Pets"
segment: "Daycare & boarding"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-08-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:23:21.759Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/k9resortsluxurypethotel.jpg
---

# K9 Resorts Debuts on Inc. 5000 List

**TL;DR:** K9 Resorts has debuted on the Inc. 5000 list, demonstrating strong growth over the past three years. The company, founded by the Parker brothers, is a luxury pet care franchise with a mission to raise the bar in pet care.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-08-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250812_k9_resorts_debuts_on_inc_5000_list.html).*

## Story

This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth over the past three years while maintaining strong reputations.

“Landing on the Inc. 5000 is more than an honor, it’s a clear signal that what we’re building is truly special and resonates with pet parents,” said Jason Parker, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of K9 Resorts. “From day one, our mission has been to raise the bar in pet care, and this recognition is proof that our franchisees, team, and guests believe in our vision.”

"We’re always looking ahead,” said Parker. “We’re not content with the status quo; we’re building the future of the pet resort experience and are excited for what’s to come.”

The foundation of K9 Resorts is rooted in a passion for pets, as the Parker brothers were only 14 and 12 years old when they launched their first dog walking business. Their venture quickly took off which further inspired them to build a career within the pet industry, and a few years later, the first K9 Resorts location opened in 2005.

With pet ownership continuing to increase and more than 50% of U.S. households owning a dog (64 million), the demand for pet services is greater than ever.

A category-leading luxury pet care franchise built for multi-unit growth, combining a premium guest experience with strong unit economics and long-term performance in a recession-resistant industry.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Pets (sector)
- pet care industry (topic)
- K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel (company)
- Jason Parker (person)
- inc 5000 list (topic)
- luxury pet care (topic)
- Parker brothers (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250812_k9_resorts_debuts_on_inc_5000_list.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c455028b-f7ca-4026-af06-dae08f7476f0).