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Pet Sector Franchise Opportunity In Blackburn And Burnley For Sale

Burnley, Lancashire, UK
Asking Price:
£20,000
Turnover:
£35,000
Net Profit:
£20,000

OVERVIEW
This is a rare chance to take over an established territory within the successful Digs for Dogs network. Covering the Blackburn and Burnley areas, this franchise lets you step into a business with a proven track record in the thriving UK pet care market. Our brand launched in 2012 and has spent over 14 years building a reputation for excellence and trust.

A MANAGEMENT ROLE
This is a management opportunity and does not require you to host dogs in your own home. Instead, you will build and lead a local network of loving host families who provide a happy holiday home for dogs while their owners are away. Your role involves meeting new customers, creating pet profiles, and matching each dog with the perfect host. You will also chauffeur the dogs to and from their holiday stays.

READY TO GO: VEHICLE INCLUDED
A major advantage of this specific resale is that it includes a fully liveried Digs for Dogs van. This means you will have an immediate, professional presence on the road from day one. The van is the face of your business and is essential for safely and stylishly transporting your four-legged clients to their host families.

FLEXIBILITY AND LIFESTYLE
This business is designed for people who value a genuine work-life balance. As a home-based management role, you have the flexibility to set your own schedule and manage your tasks around your family commitments. It is an ideal career change for dog lovers who want to be their own boss while maintaining a rewarding lifestyle.

EASE OF OPERATION
We have made the boarding process as simple as possible. Every dog arrives prepared with their own food, bedding, and toys. We provide a bespoke management system to track each dog’s routine and quirks, so there are no surprises. You are never alone; our head office team is always on hand to provide support whenever it is needed.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT
You will receive a comprehensive package to help you hit the ground running. This includes full training, an accredited canine first aid course, and all the marketing materials you need. No prior business experience is required, as we provide the IT systems and administrative support to help you succeed.

NEXT STEPS
If you are looking for a rewarding business with a great brand and a better lifestyle, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us to learn more about becoming the next Digs for Dogs franchisee for Blackburn and Burnley.

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 Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington, Pendle Clitheroe and surrounding areas - 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 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 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:

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

Employees:
0
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:
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