All American Pet Resorts Franchise

All American Pet Resorts, LLC was formed in Michigan on November 4, 2005, and has offered franchises since 2005. Its 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document identifies Arthur Rimbold as the founder and records his transition from CEO to an advisory role in late 2024. The franchisor is based in Novi, Michigan.

The Royal Oak, Michigan resort has played a practical role in the system’s development. A former affiliate operated that location from 2005 to 2025 and helped train franchisees. In April 2025 it became a franchised location, continuing to serve as a training resort. That connection between an operating property and new-owner preparation remains part of the brand’s model.

The offering brings professional pet boarding, daycare and grooming together, along with related approved products. The FDD describes a focus on pet owners in urban and suburban communities. Resorts generally have 80 to 100 suites, although smaller locations may be approved. Facility configuration, staffing and local licensing requirements shape the actual operation.

The disclosed investment range is $798,000 to $1,900,000, including a $60,000 first-location franchise fee and a separate $10,000 real estate and resort coordination fee. The lower construction estimate assumes a 50-suite resort and the higher estimate a 100-suite resort; the estimate excludes purchasing the building. Site development is a significant part of the project, with the franchisor estimating a typical 12-to-18-month period from signing to opening.

Pre-opening support begins with site review and approval, available prototype plans and specifications, equipment recommendations, territory designation and operating manuals. The owner or a representative spends at least one working day at an existing resort during design and development to understand how the facility specifications affect daily operations. The franchisee pays for the location’s plans, construction, permits and other development work.

The initial training program lasts up to 20 days, depending on experience and the franchisor’s assessment, and the FDD also requires two to four weeks of on-site, hands-on work. Training is divided among the corporate office, a designated operating resort and the new resort. Its curriculum lists 58 classroom hours and 237 to 317 practical hours, covering resort design, workflow, marketing, technology, staffing, health and safety, customer service, pet care, business operations and management.

The owner or designated business manager must successfully complete training before opening. One additional person may attend without an extra training fee; further attendees currently cost $100 per person per day. The franchisee pays airfare, lodging, meals, transportation, salaries, benefits and other attendance expenses. Replacement managers also need training, with any applicable fees and expenses paid by the owner.

Launch assistance includes development of an advertising plan and on-site pre-opening and grand-opening support during the first three months of operation; on-site pre-opening services may carry a fee. Continuing support includes access to a representative during regular business hours, operating-standard updates, information on new services and training methods, promotional planning and advertising materials. Extra visits or consulting may involve agreed fees and travel costs.

Owners use required resort operations and point-of-sale software, computer equipment and internet-connected cameras. They remain responsible for software subscriptions, maintenance, upgrades and staffing. Local launch advertising requires at least $20,000 during the disclosed startup advertising period; ongoing local spending and the brand-development fund are separate commitments. Mandatory conferences and additional training may carry fees and travel expenses.

All American Pet Resorts offers an owner the opportunity to create a local destination for boarding, daycare and grooming under one brand. These related services give pet owners several reasons to return to the same facility and let the franchisee organize care, staffing and customer communication around a single resort operation.

The model’s distinctive investment is the facility itself: suite layout, workflow, equipment, cameras and the day-to-day management of pets and staff all shape the customer experience. The training program connects those design decisions with practical work at an operating resort, while the franchise system supplies operating standards and a structure for launching and promoting the business.

This fits a buyer who is comfortable with a facility-development project and ongoing people management. An individual owner may directly supervise the resort or hire a trained designated business manager; a business entity operates through a designated manager who provides daily on-site supervision. A passion for pets is a useful starting point, complemented by disciplined staffing, service delivery and local relationship building. Contact FranchiseTop40 to explore whether this pet-resort model fits your plans.

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