Summary
Mobile dog walking, daycare & training business with $360K annual turnover. Option to buy dog walking, dog training, or both combined. Step into a profitable, established business.
Royalties
10% of gross
Rent
$0 pm
Marketing Fees
0% of gross
Location Details
Brisbane
Dog walking business is concetrated is Ashgrove, Paddington, Newmarket, Bardon, Milton, Red Hill, Auchenflower and Kelvin Grove. Dog training service covers nearly all of Brisbane.
About the Opportunity
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Brisbane is a mobile dog walking and dog training business with a loyal client base, allowing you to spend your days outdoors with dogs you love.
There is an option to purchase the Dog Walking & Daycare or Dog Training businesses separately.
Core services include:
- Single group walks (up to 4 dogs)
- Doggy Day Care – multiple walks for each dog
- Dog Training – in-home sessions and solo training walks
DOG WALKING & DAYCARE
The dog walking business currently generates around $145k annually, operating with one van at near-full capacity. It is ideal for an owner-operator, with potential to expand by adding a second van. The sale includes a van ready for work, valued at approximately $15k plus $3k for tools and graphics, offered here for $10k.
DOG TRAINING
The dog training business generates an annual turnover of $210k. Training can be delivered by one full-time trainer or two part-time trainers, providing flexible scheduling. Trainers can use their own vehicle to travel to clients, making this a highly scalable and manageable business with strong income potential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves and understands dogs, has business skills, and wants to own a profitable, established business from day one.
Marketing support
At Mad Dogs & Englishmen, our Head Office Marketing Team works hard to keep the brand strong and visible across all major platforms. We ensure consistent exposure on Google and social media, while running strategic campaigns that include radio and YouTube advertising. Our team also creates eye-catching promotional materials and local marketing support — helping every franchise partner attract new clients and grow their business.
Training provided
Comprehensive training is provided directly by the franchisor, covering every aspect of operations — from schedule planning, bookings management to bookkeeping, invoicing, and all standard procedures for field work. This ensures you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to continue delivering the best dog walking and doggy day care service in Australia.
Skills
Running a Mad Dogs & Englishmen franchise is perfect for dog lovers who enjoy the outdoors and want the freedom of managing their own business. While no prior experience is required, these skills will help you thrive:
• Passion for dogs & understanding their behaviour
• Basic business, admin & financial know-how
• Strong client relationship & leadership skills
• Organised, great at time management & logistics
• Valid driver’s licence (manual & automatic)
• Dog training certification (if buying the dog training business)
Length of Agreement
Five-year contract with the franchisor with renewal terms every five years. Royalty fee capped at 10% of gross turnover.
Year Business Established
2006
Year Franchising Commenced
2013
Site locations
29
History
Mad Dogs & Englishmen was established in 2006. By introducing a strong brand, website, modern vans, uniforms, and strictly operating within the law, we were able to expand rapidly Over the years, most of the dog walkers started to catch on and the market became more competitive. However, our reputation and memorable branding has allowed us to stay well ahead. We are currently Australia’s largest Dog Walking business with 35 franchises and our combined annual turnover is around $6.5m a year.
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