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 franchise website (separate from our consumer-facing site), there are still lots of questions asked, along with many clarifications about what it takes to succeed as a franchisee in our system. Some of the questions about our business model deal with internal issues, but a few others address external factors – such as the current marketplace demand for pet care.

 

To provide the best possible information, we’ve put together a blog post that answers the most common questions about the Hike Doggie business model. And, as a bonus, we created our own HikeDoggieGPT avatar to be your guide! So, enjoy this whimsical Q&A session that follows and, if you have a question you don’t see featured in this post, you can always contact us or download our free franchise report (scroll down to the bottom of our franchising site and fill out a brief form).

 

Question: What does the current pet care marketplace look like?

 

“The pet care marketplace is actually quite robust and has been growing exponentially over the past few years. Among the consensus of market insight experts, the booming pet industry is valued at $144 billion annually. As if that isn’t good news, this industry overall is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% through the year 2030. And it’s estimated that over 65 million U.S. households own one or more dogs – quite the target market!” [source] 

 

Question: What type of investment is required to own a Hike Doggie franchise?

 

“Hike Doggie was designed to be an affordable way to invest in the ownership of a business of your own. Our initial investment range of $99,539 – $218,824 makes our business opportunity a competitive option in the pet care franchising space, especially considering that over 90% of our owner’s income is generated through recurring revenue.” [source] 

 

Question: What makes Hike Doggie ‘s business model unique?

 

“The executives at Hike Doggie have created an innovative and unique business model designed to appeal to dog moms and dads in your community. We’re not just another dog walking or pet sitting service – we offer tantalizing adventures in the heart of nature’s beauty. These hikes are designed to last for hours, beginning and ending with door-to-door pickup and drop-offs. But the best aspect of all is that Hike Doggie is predicated on generating recurring weekly revenue for our franchisees. This provides stability and consistent cash flow for predictable forecasting.” [source] 

 

Question: What kind of training and support does Hike Doggie offer franchise owners?

 

“Hike Doggie prides itself on providing all the training and support you need to build a thriving business. We drill our new franchisees on our core processes, introduce you to our Learning Management System (LMS) and our Pup Portal platform. Franchisees are also given a 90-day Trail Map to scale your business and five days of in-person training at our HQ. As for support, Hike Doggie owners are assigned a franchise business consultant who will guide you through our marketing launch kit – a one-stop shop for promoting your Hike Doggie business in your community.” [source] 

 

Question: What does a day in the life of a Hike Doggie franchise owner look like?

 

“As a Hike Doggie franchisee, you’ll never experience the boredom of being chained to a desk in a gray cubicle from 9-to-5 every day. Rather, you’ll get to breath fresh air, experience the glory and majesty of the great outdoors, and spend your entire day catering to people’s precious fur babies. You’ll begin the day by checking your scheduled hikes, hit the road with our custom-branded Hike Doggie-mobile, and pick up your doggies for an exciting excursion among nature’s most beautiful scenery. During the hours-long hike, you’ll take tons of photos and enjoy seeing man’s best friend having the time of their lives. After dropping off your pups, you’ll head back to home base, schedule future hikes, and send out the amazing photos from the day. The best part? You get to get up the next day and repeat the process. Endless joy!” [source] 

 

Question: How do I begin exploring the Hike Doggie franchise opportunity?

 

“At Hike Doggie, we’re known for keeping things simple, straightforward, and transparent. That’s why we’ve developed a simple five-step process for investigating our business model. It begins with an introductory call where we’ll get to know you better – and vice versa. We then set up a follow-up call with our founder, Kath Allen, to discuss everything there is to know about becoming a franchisee while answering any questions you might have. Moving on, we review the franchise disclosure document (FDD) that spells out the roles and responsibilities of franchisor and franchisee alike. If you’re still committed to becoming a franchisee in our system, we then set up an in-person visit to our headquarters in Golden, Colorado for what we call ‘Dig Day,’ a chance for you to meet the team. After we complete all of the items on the Dig Day itinerary, it’s time to decide if you’d like to become a full-time franchise owner with Hike Doggie. The decision is yours, but you know what we’re hoping to hear.” [source] 

 

Still have a question about Hike Doggie’s business model? Drop us a line at: woof@hikedoggie.com and we’ll get back to you!

 

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.