Hot Shots

By ENTREPRENEUR.COM / December 2018

What will boom in franchising for 2019? Here’s our forecast.

Every December, we at Entrepreneur like to make our predictions for what will be the hottest franchise categories in the year ahead. How do we decide? For one thing, we consider the data that we’ve collected over the past year. We look at the types of businesses that are just beginning to franchise in large numbers, like poke restaurants and DIY studios. We also take note of existing franchises that are experiencing a lot of growth even in more established industries, like childcare and fitness. And, to be honest, we also rely a bit on our gut. After 40-plus years of covering the franchise industry, we think we’ve developed a pretty good sense of how to tell what’s trending. So whether you’re interested in getting in on the ground floor of the next big thing or investing in a franchise industry that’s already proven itself and looks to continue going strong, consider this list of the hottest franchise categories for 2019.

PETS

The Dog Stop
Dog care services and
products

STARTUP COST:
$254.7K-$488.6K

TOTAL UNITS
(Franchised/Co-Owned)
8/4

Why the Tails Wag

A Dog From The Dog Stop Cleveland Provides A Testimonial About Dog Daycare and Boarding

I love the dog stop plus! My dog is excited to go there in the mornings and doesn’t want to leave when I pick her up! She is an exhausted little puppy when I bring her home too. Also, they have great treats that my dog is obsessed with. I would recommend to family and friends!

Sadie – Cleveland, OH

Bailey happily sitting in the play area

“My Bailey, who has never liked going to boarding, loves The Dog Stop. I love that my pet’s feelings and experience matter to those who care for him here. Can’t say enough good things about The Dog Stop!”

Karen – LaFayette, LA

Remi sitting in the play area

“We love The Dog Stop! Remi runs straight to the gate as soon as we walk in and wags her tail and paws at the gate. I also love that I can watch her on camera throughout the day. It’s nice being able to check in. Then at the end of the day, she immediately passes out in the car after we pick her up. It’s amazing! We take her once a week now but might be upping that to two cause she loves it so much.”

Erin – Pittsburgh, PA

Tucker sitting on the grass with his tongue out

“I can’t say enough about the Monroeville Dog Stop. Tucker is a full-time daycare visitor Monday thru Friday, the staff knows all dogs by name that gives it a great personal touch. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. The retail area is nice, buy all his food and toys from there also.”