Club Cat - Franchise

An Opportunity for a Business that Matters

Club Cat is a boutique luxury hotel and resort exclusively designated for the overnight care of domestic cats. As a high-end alternative to traditional cat boarding, Club Cat provides more than just a safe and clean environment for cats; it also promises a five-star customer service experience for both cat and cat owner alike.

​While in Club Cat’s care, kitty cat patrons receive the type of authentic love, care and attention they’re used to at home – and more. To achieve this, Club Cat boasts a wide array of novel services, amenities, and entertainment uniquely tailored to meet each kitty cat’s own unique personality and preference. Cat parents can close the distance by staying connected to their beloved pets 24/7 while they are away through webcams dedicated to your specific kitty’s suite and scheduled CatChats, video calls so kitty cats and parents can reunite across the miles.

​Club Cat intentionally provides services designed to enhance a kitty’s stay, not create more stress for kitty. Rather than requiring Club Cat franchisees to spend a lot more money and time on unnecessary, stressful, and potentially dangerous grooming services, we focus on services that de-stress our kitty guests and leave the grooming to the experts.

​The Business Approach

​Club Cat was designed to minimize stress for both cats and cat parents alike while kitties are in our care. Club Cat recognizes the reality of the stresses and deliberately offers services designed to create an atmosphere of peace, tranquility, comfort, and trust.​

​Simply put, cats have long memories. Club Cat believes in focusing on the services that minimize stress and maximize profits.​

Why Become a Club Cat Franchisee?

• Inaugural Opportunity Yields Greater Impact
  Join at the inaugural level of our expansion as one of our first ten franchisees and have greater impact on the future of what will one day be the most successful luxury, cat-only boarding franchise in North America.
• Minimized Cost and Risk
  Our focus is on luxury boarding services so that cats are the least stressed. This means much lower buy-in costs (30% less!) than our competition, no special licenses that require annual training and fees, and a lot less risk of injury and liability for owners and staff.
• Recession Proof and Pandemic Proof
  A brand new business concept a inception that launched in March 2019, exactly one year before the Covid-19 pandemic crippled business travel and the economy, Club Cat Irvine is winning recipe that overcame major hurdles like the pandemic and an economic downturn and remains a profitable business.
• Proven Business Model
  Club Cat’s business model has been conceived, implemented, and refined in the highly competitive environment of Southern California’s pet boarding industry.

Ongoing Support for Franchisees

• Robust Training Program: Comprehensive virtual and in person training to ensure franchisees are well-equipped to launch.
• Mentorship Program Following Training: Dedicated mentorship to guide franchisees through their initial operations and beyond.
• Lease Negotiation and Site Selection Assistance: Expert support to find and secure the ideal location for your franchise.
• Operational and Marketing Support: Access to proven operational systems and marketing strategies designed to attract and retain clients.

The Pet Industry

The pet industry offers several compelling benefits for business owners:

• High Demand: There's a growing need for luxury, cat-only accommodations, as cat owners increasingly seek spacious, stress-free environments for their pets.
• Low Market Saturation: Over 90% of boarding facilities in the U.S. are dog-focused. Few cat-only options exist, and many of those are clinics offering limited spaces, indicating a significant opportunity for cat-centric services.
• Steady Increase in Pet-Related Spending: In 2023, Americans spent $147 billion on pets, up from $136.8 billion in 2022, reflecting a robust and growing market.
• Pandemic and Recession Resilience: During the COVID-19 pandemic, 78% of pet owners acquired new pets, and 85% of cats adopted during this period remain in their households, demonstrating the industry's stability even during economic downturns.

These factors highlight the pet industry's strong growth potential and resilience, making it an attractive sector for investment and entrepreneurship.

The Ideal Candidate

Being passionate about cats is an absolutely necessary starting point for any prospective Club Cat franchisee. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean becoming a Club Cat franchisee is for you.

We are seeking the right humans to become inaugural franchisees. Why? Because your success – and ultimately our success depends on this critical and symbiotic relationship.

Inquire today to find out more about owning your own Club Cat.