K-9 Resorts Takes the Leash Off and Races into the Untapped Philadelphia Market

Life for dogs living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is about to get a lot more luxurious. K-9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury Hotel, an award winning, top rated pet care facility and franchise system, is bringing its leading concept to the City of Brotherly Love.

“Philadelphia was an obvious next step for us in our efforts to expand,” said Jason Parker, co-founder and co-CEO of K-9 Resorts. “For starters, it’s close to our home in New Jersey. But more importantly, we’ve done our research and there’s no other brand like K-9 Resorts in the area. We really have the opportunity to enter this market and hit the ground running.”

As soon as K-9 Resorts officially opens for business, there’s no doubt that it’ll take off. The brand is consistently recognized as one of the leading pet care facilities in the U.S. and has been named the top pet care facility in New Jersey by multiple publications. That’s because K-9 Resorts offers premium boarding services that can’t be found anywhere else, like cage-free suites, state-of-the-art air purification systems, doggie day cares and five-star hotel-quality customer service.

The Philadelphia market is also perfectly positioned for the K-9 Resorts brand. With a metro population of more than 2.1 million, according to Forbes, the area is home to a seemingly endless list of potential customers.

“The pet care industry has grown every year for the past two decades, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down,” said Parker. “By bringing our concept to new cities like Philadelphia, we’re simply tapping into a group of consumers who are already eager to work with us.”

The industry dedicated to caring for man’s best friend is booming. According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent nearly $60.3 billion on pet products last year alone, up from $58 billion the year before. That number is expected to keep rising in 2016—the association projects that dog lovers will spend close to $63 billion on pet products this year.

In Philadelphia, K-9 Resorts franchisees have the opportunity to develop and own a part of that lucrative industry. Initial investments typically range from $915,655 to $1,292,859, including the franchise fee.

“We’re excited to continue expanding throughout the east coast,” said Parker. “We’re confident that Philadelphia will open the door for us to grow in even more regions across the country in the years to come.”