
Insurance Executive-Turned-Pet Daycare Franchisee Signs on with Hounds Town USA as the Brand’s First Multi-Unit Owner
Hounds Town USA welcomes its first multi-unit owner, Peter Mourad, as a pet daycare franchisee.
Hounds Town USA is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 239 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Hounds Town USA has opened a new location in Cherry Hill-Woodcrest, NJ, bringing its pack-play doggy daycare model to the area [[2026-09-02 Hounds Town USA Brings Pack-Play Doggy Daycare Model to Cherry Hill-Woodcrest, N (36f299)]]. * The initial investment to open a Hounds Town USA franchise is $667,610 to $1,122,153 [[2026-08-19 Hounds Town USA Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026 (ad4d5f)]]. * Hounds Town USA has appointed Breken Randall as Vice President of Marketing amid continued national growth, with over 100 locations across 27 states [[2026-07-17 Hounds Town USA Appoints Breken Randall as Vice President of Marketing Amid Cont (3d51c1)]]. * The brand has been recognized as a top franchise in Entrepreneur magazine's 2026 Franchise 500 ranking [[2026-07-17 Hounds Town USA Appoints Breken Randall as Vice President of Marketing Amid Cont (3d51c1)]]. * Hounds Town USA has named Courtney Allison as its new chief franchise officer to lead franchisee support and operational consistency [[2026-04-21 Hounds Town USA names new chief franchise officer (c2a921)]]. * Hounds Town USA is celebrating the opening of its 100th location, a milestone achieved by only about 16% of U.S. franchise brands [[2026-04-28 Hounds Town USA Marks 100 Locations in Systemwide Celebration (c3e5a6)]]. * Hounds Town USA was named the recipient of the 2025 Emerging Franchisor Award by the International Franchise Association (IFA) [[2025-11-18 IFA Names Hounds Town USA as 2025 Emerging Franchisor Award Winner (7d2105)]]. * The company, founded in 2000 by Michael S. Gould, has grown steadily over the last decade-plus [[2026-04-21 Hounds Town USA names new chief franchise officer (c2a921)]]. Filed under Pets / Daycare & boarding.
Also known as Hounds Town

Hounds Town USA welcomes its first multi-unit owner, Peter Mourad, as a pet daycare franchisee.

Hounds Town USA added seven new units and increased system-wide revenue by 45% in 2018, with a strong presence in the pet care space.

A press release can be a powerful tool to get the word out about a brand's new initiative, but it has grown stagnant and offers opportunities for creativity and engagement.

Hounds Town USA, a dog daycare brand, experiences tremendous growth and plans to open new locations on Long Island and in other markets.

Teri Brogden adopted a Jack Russell from a shelter and opened a Hounds Town USA franchise, crediting the dog with inspiring her to start the business.

Millennials are boosting Long Island's pooch businesses, with a growing demand for pet care services.

Several pet franchises have fewer than 50 units, offering opportunities for franchisees to invest in the growing pet care segment.

Former Hounds Town USA client becomes franchise owner after positive experience with the brand.

Brent Dowling, CEO and co-founder of Raintree, a franchise development firm, discusses his background and experience in franchising.

Hounds Town USA sought the expertise of Raintree to help position the brand for franchise growth.

Hounds Town USA's founder Mike Gould attracts veterans to the franchise

New Jersey natives open Hounds Town USA dog care facility.

Hounds Town USA, a pet care franchise, offers a unique pack experience for dogs, applying canine handling experience and training to its pet care system

Hounds Town USA focuses on the needs of dogs, not owners, in its dog daycare business model, with a unique approach to grouping dogs by personality and temperament.

The franchise industry is tricky territory; shifting consumer demands, market competition, and evolving industries are just a few reasons franchise brands struggle to stay alive.

Doggie daycare franchise Hounds Town USA is gearing up for another location opening, its second in New Jersey and 7th overall.

Richmond, Virginia dog lovers and prospective franchisees should keep their eyes peeled - local dog daycare options are about to get better with Hounds Town USA .

A former Hounds Town USA client becomes a franchise owner, highlighting the growing popularity of dog daycare and boarding facilities.

Hounds Town USA welcomes all dog breeds with interactive daycare.

Hounds Town USA plans to grow to 30 units in five years with low-cost model

A Q&A with Mike Gould, founder and CEO of Hounds Town USA, discussing the brand’s unique approach to dog daycare.

Franchise owners and franchisors can implement certain best practices to save themselves headaches in the long run.

Hounds Town USA's Mike Gould discusses franchise operations and the importance of understanding humans and their relationship with pets.