Franchise with Mo'Tail & Spaw
Bring the pack to your town
Love dogs? Love business? Open the place your town's dog people can't stop talking about. Daycare, lodging, grooming and pickup under one roof, with a team behind you from site search to grand opening.
Territories now available
The model
More ways to earn under one roof
One building, six revenue streams, and a reason for every dog in town to keep coming back.
Doggy Daycare
Repeat weekday visits and multi-day packages.
Lodging
Overnight suites, add-ons and room service.
Grooming
Baths, full grooms and microbubble treatments.
Paws Pickup
Door-to-door transport, priced by the mile.
Memberships
Monthly and annual plans that keep regulars coming back.
Retail
Food, treats and gear at the front desk.
What you get
Backup from day one
You bring the drive. We bring the playbook and the people who wrote it.
Site & real estate
Help finding and securing the right building in your territory.
Buildout & design
Full buildout and interior design support, from floor plan to finishes.
Brand & marketing
A ready-made brand, launch marketing and ongoing campaigns.
Training
Online, in person and on site, for you and your team.
Grand opening
Hands-on help through your first 30 days to 3 months open.
Back office
Guidance on insurance, HR and day-to-day operations.
Path to ownership
From hello to grand opening
Eight steps in three phases. We’re with you for every one.
Phase 1
Explore
Get to know us, and let us get to know you.
Say hello
Send the form or call. We'll set up a time to talk.
Intro call
A no-pressure conversation about the model, the team and your market.
Review the FDD
We share our Franchise Disclosure Document, with at least 14 days to review it.
You’ll walk away withThe FDD and a clear picture of the business
Phase 2
Commit
See it for yourself, then make it official.
Discovery day
Visit our Des Moines flagship and meet the leadership team.
Sign & claim your territory
Sign your franchise agreement and lock in your market.
You’ll walk away withYour territory, locked in
Phase 3
Launch
Build it, staff it, open the doors.
Site & buildout
Find the right building, then design and build it out with our support.
Train & hire
Online, in-person and on-site training for you and your team.
Grand opening
Open with us beside you through your first 30 days to 3 months.
You’ll walk away withDoors open, with backup on call
The investment
What it takes
Every cost is broken out in Item 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document, which we share after your intro call.
Who we're looking for
Dog people with a head for business
Hands-on owners who want to build something their community loves.
- Passion for pets
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Drive to succeed
- Strong customer service
- Leadership chops
- Built for lasting relationships
The people behind it
Meet the leadership team
The team that built the flagship, and the people you'll work with as an owner.
Kyle Casey
CEO & Co-Founder
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Megan Casey
Co-Founder
Jason Fielder
Chief Financial Officer
Tim Schoenfelder
Chief Growth Officer
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Taylor Neal
Director of Marketing
How much does it cost to open a Mo'Tail & Spaw?
The typical total investment is $800K–$2M, depending on your site, building and market. The full breakdown is in Item 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
Do I need dog-care experience?
[Owner to answer] Say whether industry experience is required, and what the training covers for newcomers.
What support do I get?
Help with real estate, buildout and design, branding and marketing, insurance and HR, plus online, in-person and on-site training and hands-on support through your first months open.
How long does it take to open?
[Owner to answer] Typical time from signing to grand opening.
Which territories are available?
[Owner to answer] List the open markets, or say that territories are awarded market by market.
When can I see the FDD?
After your intro call. You'll have at least 14 calendar days to review it before signing anything or paying any fees.
Let's talk
Request franchise info
Tell us a little about you and where you'd like to open. We'll be in touch to set up an intro call.
- We reach outA member of our franchise team contacts you.
- Intro callA no-pressure conversation about you, your market and the model.
- The FDDIf it's a fit, we share our disclosure document to review.
Prefer the phone? 800-277-1264
This information is not an offer to sell a franchise. An offer can be made only by a Franchise Disclosure Document, and in states that require registration, only after the offering is registered or exempt. [Franchise counsel to confirm final wording.]