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Hike Doggie Continues Expansion in Colorado with Multi-Territory Deal in the Flatirons Fueled by what it calls a lack of enriching dog activities, Denver-based Hike Doggie continues its move toward growth with six new territories across the Flatirons. The new...

Hike Doggie Founder and CEO Kath Allen Named Colorado 2025 Titan 100 The Titan 100 program recognizes the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their respective industries using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion....

How to Decode Hike Doggie’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) This blog is dedicated to teaching you what to expect when you review the Hike Doggie FDD. Franchise disclosure documents are extremely valuable in the assessment phase of your entrepreneurial journey....

What You Need to Know About Hike Doggie’s Digital Ad Program One of the key benefits of franchising is the close-knit, ongoing support provided to franchisees. Even owners who lack prior industry experience or expertise are set up for success, thanks to the proven...

The Booming Pet Franchise Market Why Now is the Time to Invest in Hike Doggie The pet industry is soaring, and there’s never been a better time to invest in a pet franchise. With pet owners treating their furry friends like family, spending on pet services has hit...

Why Pet Parents are Choosing Hike Doggie Over Traditional Dog Walking Services Dog walking is old news—pet parents want more. They want their dogs to be engaged, healthy, and fulfilled. That’s why adventure-based pet services are on the rise, and why Hike Doggie is...

Dogs Need Adventure—And So Does Your Career! Dogs don’t just want a walk around the block—they crave adventure! With more pet owners realizing the importance of exercise, mental stimulation, and outdoor time for their pups, the demand for premium pet experiences is...

Hike Doggie Franchise prepares to roll out in Boulder area Local dog owners will have a new way to keep their furry friends active when “Hike Doggie” expands to the Boulder area. Based in Denver, Hike Doggie is a professional dog-walking service that takes dogs on...

Dog Hiking Franchise Hike Doggie Expands Footprint to Colorado Flatirons! As demand for enriching outdoor experiences for dogs continues to grow, Hike Doggie is rapidly expanding its franchise footprint. With its proven model, low-cost entry, and strong support...

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...

What the IFA’s Annual Report Says About the Pet Care Sector For those of you who don’t know, the International Franchising Association (IFA) is the largest trade organization for our industry. Each year, typically during their annual convention, the IFA teams up with...

Hike Doggie is Coming to the Flatirons! Get Ready for Tail-Wagging Adventures! Big news, adventure-loving pups and their humans! 🎉 Hike Doggie is expanding to the Flatirons—which means more wagging tails, happy hikes, and tired doggies at the end of the day. Here in...

With the Advent of Spring Comes New Opportunities for Hike Doggie Owners Is it too early to begin talking about the advent of spring? While Punxatawny Phil had his say last week – another six weeks of winter, folks – we here at Hike Doggie aren’t so sure. Let’s take a...

How Hike Doggie Helps You Become a Networking Pro At Hike Doggie, we understand that professional networking doesn’t come easy for everyone. But over the years, we’ve refined our proven business model to help you promote your franchise to your specific local market....

Lack of “Enriching Dog Activities” Fuels Expansion for Hike Doggie Denver-based dog hiking franchise eyes new territories across Colorado and beyond In our fast-paced world, many dog parents, despite their best intentions, find themselves strapped for time, unable to...

Hike Doggie expanding to Albuquerque Local pets will have a company to help them keep their New Year's fitness resolutions wagging along. Denver-based Hike Doggie, which boasts itself as the only dog hiking franchise, announced plans to expand to Albuquerque. The...

Colorado dog hiking business looking for NM expansion   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Colorado-based dog walking business “Hike Doggie” is looking to expand its footprint into New Mexico after finding success in the Denver metro. It began as a small start-up business in...

Hike Doggie Training: The Three Pillars of Success At Hike Doggie, we’re committed to offering you support you can count on. As your trusted partner, we’re fond of saying that you’ll be in business for yourself, but never by yourself. Like most franchise...

What to Expect at Hike Doggie’s Special “Dig Day” Here at Hike Doggie, “Dig Day” is a very special occasion. It’s reserved for those entrepreneurial candidates who have progressed to the fourth out of five steps in our franchise investigative process. This final stage...

Hike Doggie Answers the Most Common Questions About our Business Model Here at Hike Doggie, we’re always fielding calls from entrepreneurial candidates who want to know more about our franchise opportunity. Even though we have what we’d like to call an award-winning...

Hike Doggie Celebrates “National Walk Your Dog Month” First and foremost, Happy New Year to all of our fans from Hike Doggie! It is our sincere wish that you and yours enjoy a prosperous year full of positive change and success. As for our plans the first few weeks of...

Hike Doggie franchise makes its way to Chattanooga area The nation's only dog hiking franchise, Hike Doggie, is looking to expand from its home in Colorado to the Chattanooga metro area. Hike Doggie founder Kath Allen announced the expansion plan to multiple new...

Are You Quiet Quitting Your Job? If So, We Have a Solution… Many people may still be unaware of the term “Quiet Quitting,” but may be engaging in this activity themselves. Quiet quitting refers to employees who are disengaged at work, only doing the bare minimum they...

The Advantages of Franchising with an Emerging Brand Like Hike Doggie Hike Doggie was founded back in 2016 with a simple mission statement – to make dogs as happy as they make us. We know, we know – it’s a tall order, but somebody’s got to do it. But since we only...

Debunking Common Myths About Franchise Ownership There continues to be plenty of interest in the Hike Doggie’s franchise opportunity from our entrepreneurial-minded candidates, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have questions about franchise ownership in general. Our...

Is Your Market Right for a Hike Doggie Franchise? We’d like to remind everyone that the Hike Doggie’s franchise opportunity is open to all entrepreneurial candidates, provided they meet the criteria and financial obligations necessary to own and operate our business...

Hike Doggie Franchisee Shares Secrets of Building Strong Client Relationships Dog parents are the lifeblood of Hike Doggie’s franchise opportunity and establishing strong relationships with them is tantamount to success in this entrepreneurial venture. But what does...

How Hike Doggie’s Technology Makes Franchise Management Easy At Hike Doggie, we believe that running a franchise should be simple, efficient, and fun—and our technology makes that possible. Each franchisee has access to our powerful management portal, where you can...

Why Hike Doggie is a Low-Cost Franchise Opportunity One of the most attractive aspects of owning a Hike Doggie franchise is its low-cost entry point. With a single territory starting at just $50,000 and a 5-pack of territories available for $125,000, Hike Doggie...

A Day in the Life of a Hike Doggie Franchisee Curious about what a day looks like as a Hike Doggie franchisee? It’s packed with adventure, dogs, and meaningful connections. Start your morning by checking your easy-to-use franchise portal for scheduled hikes, pick-up...

Why the Pet Franchise Industry is Booming and How Hike Doggie Fits In The pet care industry is growing at an incredible rate, with an annual growth of 12% and an overall market value of over $144 billion. With more households owning pets and treating them as family,...

Hike Doggie: A Franchise with Heart and Adventure At Hike Doggie, we believe every dog deserves adventure, fresh air, and joy. What began with our founder, Kath, and her love for dogs has grown into an exciting business opportunity for others to share that passion....

Top Reasons to Own a Hike Doggie Franchise Owning a Hike Doggie franchise provides a range of benefits that make it an exceptional pet franchise opportunity. For starters, the franchise model offers flexibility. As a mobile pet business, franchisees can operate with...

How Hike Doggie’s Recurring Revenue Model Drives Success One of the most appealing aspects of owning a Hike Doggie franchise is its recurring revenue model. Many pet owners want regular, reliable care for their dogs, making weekly scheduled hikes a perfect solution....

Why Dog Hiking is the Next Big Thing in Pet Care Dog hiking is quickly emerging as one of the most innovative services in the pet care industry. With more pet owners looking for ways to enrich their dogs' lives beyond traditional walks, Hike Doggie has created a...

Colorado dog hiking service unleashes franchising expansion plan A company that takes dogs on hikes plans to expand across Colorado and nationwide after unleashing a franchising initiative. Golden, Colorado-based Hike Doggie, a startup founded by pet parent Kath...

The Benefits of Multi-Territory Ownership with Hike Doggie One of the unique benefits of owning a Hike Doggie franchise is the opportunity for multi-territory ownership. Franchisees who are ready to grow their business can expand by securing additional territories,...

Hike Doggie's Support System: Helping Franchisees Succeed At Hike Doggie, franchisees are never alone on their journey to business success. The company offers a robust support system that starts with comprehensive training and continues with ongoing guidance. Whether...

Industry Insights: Exploring the Pet Care Marketplace One of the most important factors to weigh when investigating a particular franchise opportunity is the overall health of the industry, category, or business sector in which you’ll be operating. Included therein is...

How to Finance Your Hike Doggie Franchise Unless you were born with a proverbial silver spoon in your mouth, it’s highly likely you’ll need to investigate financing the purchase of your Hike Doggie business. But not to worry, you’re definitely not alone. While...

A Passion for Dogs = A Profitable Business Opportunity If you have a passion for entrepreneurship and all things canine, it’s time you learned about franchise ownership with Hike Doggie – the industry’s only dog hiking business opportunity. In this edition of the Hike...

Hike Doggie Has Marketing Support You Can Count On What makes franchising with Hike Doggie such a special opportunity? For starters, it’s the industry’s only dog hiking franchise concept in the marketplace, making it an industry disruptor. Second, it’s the perfect way...

A Day in the Life of a Hike Doggie Franchise Owner Ever wondered what life is like for a Hike Doggie franchise owner? If so, today is your lucky day, because our latest blog post is designed to give you an inside look at the day-to-day activities of franchisees in our...

Proven Business Model: How Hike Doggie Ensures Your Success Hike Doggie’s proven business model is all about ensuring your success, but let’s take a step back and look at how people come to own a business of their own. Essentially, there are three ways to become your...

Low Investment, High Returns: The Financial Upside of Hike Doggie Ownership With over 4,000 different franchise concepts in the marketplace today, it’s a near certainty that there’s a business out there for everyone. But with this level of competition, it takes a...

Why Hike Doggie is the Perfect Opportunity for Outdoor Enthusiasts If you’re paying attention at some to the more recent discourse on the internet, you might notice a new term swirling around our lexicon – “touch grass.” It’s an idiom with a simple and direct meaning...

The Benefits of Owning a Hike Doggie Franchise People purposely choose to live in areas surrounded by the beauty of nature because it resonates with them. They have a love for all things outdoors and derive joy from the sheer majesty found only in the most scenic of...