Dogtopia Franchise Opportunity

Quick Business Facts
Founded: 2002
Franchising Since: 2005
Corporate Office: 8528-F Tyco Rd.
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
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Resources: Official Homepage

About Dogtopia

Dogtopia, prides itself on being a place where pets are valued as family and dogs enjoy playtime, spa treatments, and overnight stays in a positive environment. Dog owners have the assurance of leaving their beloved pets in the hands of trained professionals while they’re at work or away on vacation. Dogtopia associates nurture each and every pet as if it were their own. Each location offers dog daycare, boarding and spa services, and most also have professional grooming. Dogtopia does not breed discriminate and welcomes social dogs of all ages, sizes, and abilities. The company was founded by Amy Nichols in 2002 and began franchising in 2005. Currently, there are 22 Dogtopia franchises and three company-owned locations in operation across the U.S., with four more in development for a total of 29 to open by year-end. Dogtopia has been on the INC 5000 list for Fastest Growing Companies since 2008 - five years in a row.

Company History

In April of 2000, Amy Nichols found herself facing a tough decision; one familiar to every loving dog owner. A vacation approached and she had to find a suitable boarding facility for her feisty Boston Terrier Griffin. She sought a place where Griffin could play in open space, stretch and receive lots of personal attention. Simply stated, she wanted him to be happy and she didn't want to feel guilty about leaving him. Unfortunately the kennels she found didn't quite fit the bill. She settled on leaving him with her veterinarian, because they offered regular walks, extra treats and she knew he would be safe, but she couldn't shake that feeling of guilt. She thought of him, and his well-being, throughout her vacation.

Amy knew she wasn't the only canine parent to feel this way. Within the year, Amy began building a plan for her own dog care facility. Dogs would be afforded open space to romp and play with one another, in an upscale environment with well-trained staff to care for and love them. Owners would actually look forward to dropping their dogs off!

In June of 2002, the very first Dogtopia dog daycare and spa opened in Tysons Corner, VA. Soon after happy tails were wagging through the door for daily daycare appointments, boarding vacations and grooming fluff and dries. Live webcams were added to give loving owners a peek into their dog's day and reassured those on vacation that their dog was having as great a time as they were.

Based on the outstanding success of Dogtopia of Tysons Corner, Amy established a franchise company in 2005 to grow the concept nationally. By 2011 twenty-three locations were in operation from California to New Jersey.

In addition to the pampering of thousands of dogs a year, charitable giving and active community service are cornerstones of the Dogtopia dog daycare and spa model. The company is proud to sponsor foster dogs and offer a first day of daycare free to dogs rescued from shelters. In 2010 Dogtopia dog daycare and spas nationwide raised and donated over $50,000 for local and national charities. In addition, Dogtopia's Annual K9 Support Dog Wash raises funds to support military, rescue and service dogs.

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This web page does not constitute a franchise offering or an offer to sell a franchise. A franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state, and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document.

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