Natural Hounds Launches Nationwide Franchising Opportunities
Natural Hounds, the first franchise brand to produce fresh, locally made dog food, has joined forces with Fransmart, the global leader in franchise development, to bring new franchise opportunities to markets nationwide.
Natural Hounds is shaking up the $100+ billion pet industry with a clean, simple and scalable model designed for franchise growth. Unlike traditional pet concepts that often require complex operations, high staffing or messy services like grooming and boarding, Natural Hounds operates with a low-overhead model focused on fresh food that helps dogs live longer, healthier lives.
Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart — the franchise developer behind brands like Five Guys, The Halal Guys and QDOBA — sees Natural Hounds as the next big player in the booming pet sector.
“Natural Hounds is doing for the pet industry what Five Guys did for burgers,” said Rowe. “They’re taking something people already love, making it better, fresher and more local — all while delivering one of the easiest operational models I’ve seen. This is a brand built to scale fast and last long.”
Financial performance for the company’s two Long Island, New York corporate locations, as disclosed in Item 19 of the Natural Hounds Franchise Disclosure Document*, is summarized below:
| Location | Net Sales (Trailing 12 Months) | Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA (After Franchise Fees/Costs) | percent of Net Sales | Reporting Period |
| Port Jefferson, NY | $685,467 | $166,645 | 24.31 percent | July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 |
| Babylon, NY | $685,115 | $124,662 | 18.20 percent | July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 |
Natural Hounds offers one of the lowest-cost entry points in the pet franchise sector, with an initial franchise fee of $30,000. The brand also features one of the lowest royalty fees in the Fransmart portfolio—just 4 percent —for the first few franchisees who join the system, offering early adopters a rare opportunity.
“We saw a massive opportunity to simplify what it means to run a pet business,” said Rick Orlandi, Co-Founder of Natural Hounds. “Our model eliminates the headaches — no grooming, no cleaning, no caretaking — and focuses on what really matters: serving fresh, local food that dogs love and owners trust.”
“Farmer’s Dog and other national brands have spent millions educating the public on the benefits of fresh food,” added Conor Wooley, Co-Founder of Natural Hounds. ” Natural Hounds takes that awareness and builds something local and lasting — a franchise system that turns national demand into neighborhood loyalty.”
With corporate stores established in Long Island, New York, Natural Hounds is now accepting franchise inquiries and expects early deals to move quickly throughout the East Coast. The company plans to expand into the top 50 U.S. markets, targeting both passionate pet lovers and experienced multi-unit operators seeking an untapped category with strong margins and purpose-driven growth.
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