Are you passionate about Dogs? This is the perfect opportunity to be your own boss in the pet service industry. Established business & reputation since 2018, still with room to expand and grow.
Potential
• Large social media following & loyal customer base & waiting list
• 5 Star rating (word of mouth advertising only)
• Higher daily fee than existing day care operators
• Purpose built in ground swimming pool, only Dog Day care in Townsville with its own swimming pool
• Larger yards than other facilities
• Large airconditioned indoor play/rest rooms over two levels, great for summer months
• Potential to add additional services i.e. full grooming, bakery/treats, swimming lessons/sessions, puppy school, training classes
Skills
Previous dog training / daycare / grooming / pet industry training
Hours
Monday to Friday 0700 to 1800.
Boarding by arrangement.
Lease
Affordable rent & outgoings, long term lease available, approximate 800 sq metres land size, two storey house.
Employees
Dedicated and experienced staff members.
The business currently employs 1 permanent part timer 25 hrs and four full time 38 hrs. The owner currently has flexible working hours.
Reason for Sale
Current owner has been in the pet industry for 8 years and is now contemplating a change in career and possibly a move interstate.
Interested buyers will have to complete an Non Disclosure Agreement and complete a questionaire prior to being considered to supply further information on the business.
About the Business
Services include, half & full daycare, boutique boarding to existing clients (staff care - home based), baths & limited grooming, dog birthday parties and other themed events.
Yards and ground floor of house (approx. 800 sq met) corner position on two busy main roads.
• Sand pit & turfed small dog yard/ fenced and gated
• Sand pit, concreted under cover area and turfed lawn Main and mixed yard, bone pool and decking / covered areas / fenced and gated, full size 'tinnie boat' and aircraft fuselage section painted in business logo & paw prints
• Purpose built Concrete Swimming Pool – fully compliant / fenced and gated
• Turfed Intro and quite Yard, bone pool and decking / fenced and gated/peep holes for yard/dog viewing
• Dog Bath Bay
• Concrete entry with double gated areas
• Large Reception area
• Security cameras (recordable) in each yard
• Storage Room
• Two airconditioned Dog play/rest rooms
• Laundry washing machine / storage
• Toilet
Upper level of house:
• Front and rear stair access
• Fully equipped kitchen / small access hall with large built in pantry / gated
• Airconditioned TV lounge room / gated
• Office / gated
• Storeroom
• Two additional Dog rest/play rooms / gated
• Bathroom, vanity with shower bath (not used for animals)
• Toilet
• Additional storage hall cupboards
• Small office room
BUSINESS HOURS
Facility open Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. The business currently employs 1 permanent part timer 25 hrs and four full time 38 hrs. The owner currently has flexible working hours.
COMPETITIVE EDGE
• Old QLD style home with two street frontages in busy industrial area
• Large social media following & loyal customer base & waiting list
• 5 Star rating (word of mouth advertising only)
• Affordable rent and outgoings, long term lease available
• Dedicated and experienced staff members
• Higher daily fee than existing day care operators
• Purpose built in ground swimming pool, only Dog Day care in Townsville with its own swimming pool
• Larger yards than other facilities
• Large airconditioned indoor play/rest rooms over two levels, great for summer months to relive heat stress in dogs
• Potential to add additional services i.e. full grooming, bakery/treats, swimming lessons/sessions, puppy school, training classes
History
Operating since October 2018 (continuous during COVID) the current owner has done most of the hard work, developing a unique boutique dog day care/school & boarding business model. Its reputation is second to none for its quality of care, safe environment, its facility, location and staff.
