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Franchise Opportunity Manchester | Successful Pet Care Business! For Sale

Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK
Asking Price:
£15,000
Turnover:
Under £50K
Net Profit:
Under £50K

Are you passionate about pets and looking for a rewarding, flexible business you can truly make your own? We’re looking for a friendly, driven individual or couple to take the reins of our Manchester territory.

Whether you're looking to step away from the 9-to-5, work around family life, or turn a genuine love for animals into a thriving career, this established pet care franchise provides the perfect foundation, guidance, and full support to help you succeed.

A Common Misconception: You Don't Need to Host Dogs Yourself!

One of the biggest questions we get asked is: "Do I need to host dogs in my own home?"

The short answer is no! As a franchisee, your role is about building relationships and matching dogs with loving hosts - not turning your own living room into a boarding house.

You Build the Team: You’ll recruit wonderful, trusted local home boarders - dog lovers, retirees, and work-from-home animal lovers who want to care for pets in their homes.

You Manage the Business: You coordinate & match dogs with the ideal host families, build relationships with local pet owners, and drive local marketing.

Your Home Stays Yours: You enjoy all the rewards of running a successful pet care enterprise while maintaining complete control over your own personal space and lifestyle.

Why Choose Digs for Dogs Manchester?

This territory mostly covers Middleton & Tameside which is a fantastic, high-demand area with an abundance of busy professionals, dog lovers, great local parks, and incredible growth potential.

You don't need prior business experience! We guide you step-by-step through local licensing, host recruitment, marketing, customer bookings, and operations.

Enjoy the freedom of managing your own schedule, spending time with dogs, and being part of a supportive, family-feel franchise network.

You’ll never be on your own. From day-to-day advice to central systems and group marketing, we’re with you every step of the way.

Who We're Looking For

We don't look for corporate buzzwords - we look for great people! You’ll be a great fit if you are:

Warm, friendly, and approachable: You love talking to people and building trust with pet owners and host families alike.

Organised and proactive: You enjoy managing bookings, staying on top of customer care, and getting involved in the local community.

Passionate about animal welfare: Caring for dogs with love, safety, and attention is at the heart of everything we do.

Next Steps

If you’d love to run a heart-centered business that brings joy to pets, peace of mind to owners, and fits around your life, we’d love to have a friendly chat with you. Get in touch today to request our franchise information pack and learn more at https://www.digsfordogs.uk/become-a-pet-franchisee/

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Property Information

Location:

The Digs for Dogs Home Boarding franchise is a home-based management opportunity that does not require physical premises such as a high street shop or a unit on a trading estate. The business is designed to be operated from a home office, where you manage the administrative, marketing, and coordination aspects of the service. You will be granted an exclusive geographic territory - specifically covering Manchester, Middleton & Tameside - within which you will build and manage your network of host families. Because the role involves meeting customers at their homes and chauffeuring dogs to their holiday destinations, the "location" of the business is mobile and community-based rather than tied to a single fixed commercial address

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

The expansion potential for the Manchester territory is entirely driven by your own personal goals. Growth is achieved by simply recruiting more local host families to meet the existing demand. While we don't set targets, we provide full support to help you reach whatever level you desire. Our top-performing franchisees achieve a turnover of £70,000 a year, and this is perfectly achievable through our proven marketing campaigns which have a successful track record in this specific area.

Competition / Market:

The primary competitive advantage of this territory is that demand consistently outweighs supply. While traditional kennels and independent sitters exist in the area, the Digs for Dogs brand has built such a strong reputation over the last decade that we never face a shortage of enquiries. In fact, the business is in the enviable position of being able to pick and choose which dogs to take on. This selectivity ensures that we only work with dogs that are the perfect fit for our host families, maintaining the highest standards of safety and care. By operating as a professional, licensed, and insured network, the business remains the first choice for discerning pet owners in Manchester and stays well ahead of any casual market entrants.

Trading hours:

The hours of operation vary seasonally, with higher demand in the summer months. As a franchise owner, you will have the flexibility to schedule meetings with customers and hosts at your convenience.

Our dog collection and return hours are as follows but often you will only be needed during the morning:

Mon-Fri – 09:00am – 16:00pm
Sat – 09:00am – 12:00pm

Years established:
11

Franchise Information

Franchise opportunity:

Franchise Resale

Franchise terms:

As the new franchisee, you will be required to sign a 5-year agreement. To ensure your success, you will receive comprehensive training at the Franchise headquarters and ongoing support for the duration of your business. You will also have the added benefit of being part of a network of over 35 other franchisees who can offer guidance and support.

Other Information

Support & training:

From our very first meeting through to the launch and operation of your new business, we understand that you will need support, training and mentoring until you are comfortable enough to run it on your own.

You do not need previous experience or knowledge of the pet care industry, nor do you need to be a business mogul, but a genuine love of dogs is essential. You will receive full training in sales, marketing, administration and operational procedures, learning everything you need to run your own business.

Joining the franchise means we support you every step of the way! It is important to us that each of our franchisees understands the company as well as we do and operates their business with the care and attention to detail that has made us so popular with dog owners.

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Home based:
This business can be run from home