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How Private Equity Is Buying Up Dog Daycares
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
Private equity has quietly consolidated dog daycare and boarding. In this episode, we look at the rise of Camp Bow Wow franchise roll-ups and the new PE-backed chain The Dog Stop, which now operates over 60 locations across the US. Lucas and Luna break down the unit economics of a single daycare center—$1.2 million in revenue at 30% EBITDA margins—and why these businesses appeal to firms chasing predictable cash flows. They also discuss the risks: the 2023 pullback in pet spending, the challenge of finding trained staff, and what happens when a roll-up hits its growth ceiling. Specific numbers: the average daycare generates $850k to $1.5M in annual revenue; the roll-up model targets 20+ locations to achieve corporate overhead efficiencies. If you've ever wondered why your neighborhood daycare now has a corporate logo and a uniformed manager, this episode explains the deal math behind it. #PrivateEquity #RollUp #DogDaycare #PetIndustry #CampBowWow #TheDogStop #Franchise #Business #Finance #PetCare #MergersAndAcquisitions #UnitEconomics #EBITDA #Consolidation #PetServices #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheBuyoutShow Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo