Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow® is the premier doggy day care and boarding franchise in North America! Established in 2000 and franchising since 2003, we have grown to more than 200 open locations with over 60 in development. As we grow our philosophy remains the same- Making Dogs Happy. We’re proud to offer a franchise concept that’s scalable, giving you the chance to own a Camp and reap the emotional and financial rewards this unique pet care business opportunity has to offer.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Flexible

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$500,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$943,606 – $1,199,536
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$1,200,000
Initial franchise fee
$50,000
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
7%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
Technology Fee $300
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Flexible
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
12
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: The 7-day classroom/in-Camp training program is typically held in our Westminster, Colorado office and corporate Camp (or at another location designated by us). The principal instructional materials are the Operations Manuals and training presentations created by our Learning & Development team. The Initial Camp Services Training and other on-going training will be conducted by our trainers under the direction of our Vice President of Field Operations. If you elect to provide dog training services, you must hire a dog trainer with one of the following approved certifications. Trainers hired who have a current credential from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), or have completed one of the following dog training programs: CATCH Canine Trainers Academy; Victoria Stilwell Academy; Peaceable Paws; Karen Pryor Academy; or, The Academy for Dog Trainers. Your selected trainer must complete the Dog Trainer Certificate Program to our satisfaction before you will be approved to begin dog training. Cost for Training: Varies by candidate. Travel, Lodging and food. Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: No Length of mentoring Franchisee: N/A For more information on our brand offerings, collateral and current resale opportunities, please visit our broker website https://sites.google.com/propelledbrands.com/broker-page/
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: No; N/A

Financing information

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Brand facts

Founded
2000
Franchising since
2003
Franchised units
220
Company-owned units
1
Headquarters
Carrollton, TX

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated May 5, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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