Founded in 2000, Camp Bow Wow operates 220 US locations providing dog daycare and boarding with play-focused environments. The franchise model emphasizes the human-animal bond and creates recurring revenue through regular daycare visits and boarding services.
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| State | Units | Population | Per 100K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 5 | 581,000 | 0.86 |
| Washington DC | 5 | 671,000 | 0.75 |
| Alaska | 5 | 733,000 | 0.68 |
| South Dakota | 5 | 887,000 | 0.56 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | 1,095,000 | 0.46 |
| State | Units | Population | Per 100K |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | 39,029,000 | 0.02 |
| Florida | 7 | 23,555,000 | 0.03 |
| Texas | 9 | 30,503,000 | 0.03 |
| Ohio | 5 | 11,785,000 | 0.04 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 12,961,000 | 0.04 |
High-population states where Camp Bow Wow has minimal or no presence — potential expansion territories.
Camp Bow Wow carries a HOLD signal with a FutureScore of 60/100. A solid pet care brand but the $1.2M+ investment with $1M AUV creates a long payback period (8-12 years). Compare to Dogtopia which offers similar or better AUV at a lower entry point. The VetFran 50% discount is notable for veterans.
Ideal Investor Profile: Veterans with the 50% franchise fee discount, or pet care operators with scale
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