A Closer Look at Hike Doggie’s Dedicated Franchise Business Consultants

Here at Hike Doggie, we take immense pride in the amount of training and support we’ve built into our franchise program. That’s one of the most attractive features of the franchising model – when you succeed, we succeed – and vice-versa. The centerpiece of our support system for new franchisees can be found in our dedicated franchise business consultants, which are assigned to our new owners before the ink is dry on the franchise agreement. 

 In this edition of the Hike Doggie blog, we’re going to take a closer look at how these individuals work closely with you, from business launch right through our proprietary 90-Day Trail Map program. Keep reading to discover how our franchise business consultants are vested in your ultimate success. 

Best-in-Class Franchisee Support

By now, we’re all aware that franchising means you’ll be in business for yourself, but never by yourself. This mantra is never more evident than when you’re assigned your own personal franchise business consultant. Who are these superheroes dedicated to helping you get off on the right paw? Well, they come from all kinds of corporate backgrounds, where they’ve amassed a career of real-world knowledge, business acumen, and the type of “can-do” spirit you’ll need to get your Hike Doggie bus cruising down the road. These franchise business consultants help both in-person and virtually, depending on the situation. But your access to them is unlimited and they’re always just a text message away when you need them. Keep reading to explore the areas where you can expect their unwavering support. 

Your Marketing Launch Kit

Hike Doggie is designed for ownership whereever there is open space for thrilling and adventuresome dog hiking. But geographically speaking, marketing outreach (and audiences) do vary from market to market and community to community. That’s why your dedicated franchise business consultant will work closely with you to make sure our messaging and branding are tailored to reach the target market of dog parents in your own community. Together, you’ll create and implement the following aspects of your marketing strategy: 

• Digital Marketing Calendars 

• “Barketing” Strategy 

• In-Person Partner Visit Strategy 

• Local Event Strategy 

 

Becoming a Social Media Guru

In today’s world, social media is the king of messaging for reaching your potential target market where they are. Your dedicated franchise business consultant will go over your digital repository of branded assets, already professionally designed to reflect Hike Doggie’s consistent branding. You’ll be provided with templates and training on the following items: 

• Email campaigns 

• Social media posts 

• Video ads 

• SEO strategies 

• Press releases 

• Media interviews 

• Networking campaigns 

• Event planning and promotion 

 

Hike Doggie’s Pup Portal 

Another area of assistance provided by our franchise business consultants is training and usage on our state-of-the-art “Pup Portal,” a software-based platform that hosts your training modules, onboarding, asset library, marketing materials, and client scheduling. The Pup Portal is a one-stop shop dashboard that facilitates education, communication, and assets from HQ to our franchisee network.   

Having your own dedicated franchise business consultant is just another way Hike Doggie invests in the success of our franchisees. Their primary objective is to guide our new owners through the launch period and onto self-sufficiency. They have four main directives: 

• To provide guidance, training, and ongoing support, allowing franchisees to learn, succeed, and prosper 

• To assist franchisees in reaching their sales goal – 60 dogs per bus each week (Monday-Friday), while helping them increase recurring revenue and profitability 

• To function as the primary liaison between the franchisee and Hike Doggie HQ 

• Ensure quality control – continual evaluation to ensure brand standards are met and exceeded 

As you can see, our dedicated franchise business consultants function as your own personal guardian angel during the ramp-up process. Not every franchisor invests in the success of their franchisee network with these personal concierge style services. But then again, Hike Doggie isn’t your typical franchisor either.  

Remember, we’re really here for one thing and one thing only – to make dogs as happy as they make us! 

About Hike Doggie 

Hike Doggie was founded in 2016 with a mission to “make dogs as happy as they make us”. The business model is predicated on providing a professional and turnkey dog hiking service. Our vision is to create unforgettable outdoor experiences for dogs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being while fostering a deep bond between them and their human families. Hike Doggie offers a low barrier to entry, quick conversion, and strong retention rates – not to mention extremely happy clients. To date, Hike Doggie has participated in over 50,000 dog hikes and we’d like to have you help us add to that total. Hit the trail to success and explore franchise ownership with Hike Doggie by reaching out to our franchise development specialists at Franchise Evolution Partners to begin your personal journey. Watch this informative video on YouTube to discover how your life can change as a Hike Doggie owner. And be sure to read our blog, follow us on Instagram, connect with us on LinkedIn, and watch our collection of videos on TikTok.