All Dogs Unleashed Franchise

All Dogs Unleashed’s current franchise system grew out of its Carrollton, Texas operation. According to the April 3, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, affiliate All Dogs Unleashed, LLC opened its first facility in December 2012. Brian Claeys and Travis Lux have managed that affiliate since its inception; the FDD identifies Claeys as the franchisor’s owner and general manager and Lux as its owner and trainer.

The affiliate licensed similar businesses from 2017 through 2021. ADU Franchise limited liability company was formed in Texas on July 6, 2021, and began offering franchises in December 2021. Eleven existing license agreements were assigned to the franchisor on December 1, 2021. This history distinguishes the earlier licensed network from the formal franchise program.

The franchise offering brings training, daycare, boarding and grooming together under the All Dogs Unleashed name. Its commercial facilities generally range from 4,000 to 6,000 square feet, including an outdoor area where applicable. Training may also take place at approved public or private venues or at a client’s home or commercial location, subject to the system’s standards. Qualified buyers may pursue multiple facilities through a separate area development agreement with a development schedule and fees.

Preparing the owner, managers and training team

The operating principal, general manager when different from the operating principal, and assistant general manager must successfully complete initial training before opening. The program runs over a two-week period at Carrollton, Texas headquarters or another designated location; the franchisor may deliver it virtually. The published curriculum allocates 9 classroom and 9 practical hours to owner training and 17 classroom and 17 practical hours to general manager training. Dog trainer training lists 18 classroom and 24 practical hours in each of two weeks, covering equipment, behavior training, client instruction, follow-up and safety.

Up to three people attending the same class receive initial training without tuition. Training materials cost $50 per attendee, and the franchisee pays wages, travel, lodging and meals. Additional attendees and later training may carry separate fees. The FDD also provides for three days of on-site training and up to three days of additional on-site assistance within the first 45 days of business operations. Further on-site training is subject to approval and staff availability, with separate daily fees and travel expenses.

Location, opening and continuing support

Before opening, All Dogs Unleashed reviews the proposed site, supplies its operating manuals and provides the pre-opening consultation it considers appropriate, which may cover layout, equipment, purchasing and initial promotion. Franchisees must use the designated project manager for real estate brokerage services, site selection counseling and construction management. The owner remains responsible for the lease, build-out, permits and compliance with local requirements.

Ongoing consultation may address new services, marketing, financial matters and accounting. The franchisor communicates approved supplier information and may require or offer further training. Local marketing requires at least $5,000 per month unless the franchisor approves a lower amount, plus a separate $10,000 grand-opening campaign. The brand development fund is currently not charged, but the franchisor may establish a contribution of up to 2% of gross sales. Franchisees purchase and maintain the required computer and point-of-sale systems and pay associated costs.

All Dogs Unleashed is worth considering for a buyer who wants to build a pet services business around both instruction and ongoing care. Dog training creates a clear service focus, while boarding, daycare and grooming broaden the ways a facility can serve its customers. The brand supplies a common operating format and training curriculum, giving an owner a defined starting point for hiring, service delivery and client communication.

The strongest fit is an operator who can lead people, maintain consistent animal-care standards and build local customer relationships. An approved general manager may supervise the business, but that manager must devote full time and best efforts to operations, and the operating principal remains accountable. An approved assistant manager is also required. The service-area arrangement limits competing All Dogs Unleashed facilities in the assigned area while retaining specified franchisor rights; it is not an unrestricted exclusive territory. For buyers comfortable with those responsibilities, the appeal is a practical combination of training expertise, a multi-service facility and an established franchise operating framework.

For a structured review of daily work, staffing, customer development and operating costs, read our dog-training franchise owner checklist.