The demand for fresh dog food has skyrocketed in recent years due to the seemingly endless health benefits it offers your furry companion. As Conor Wooley started to home-cook food for his dog, he quickly realized how much the health of his dogs had improved. He then teamed up with his longtime friend, Rick Orlandi, to bring the product to market. United by a shared vision, they aimed to improve the lives of dogs in their community, and Natural Hounds was born. By Shelby Green
The demand for fresh dog food has skyrocketed in recent years due to the seemingly endless health benefits it offers your furry companion. As Conor Wooley started to home-cook food for his dog, he quickly realized how much the health of his dogs had improved. He then teamed up with his longtime friend, Rick Orlandi, to bring the product to market. United by a shared vision, they aimed to improve the lives of dogs in their community, and Natural Hounds was born.
Natural Hounds produces all-natural dog food and treats using only human-grade ingredients and is the first full-scale dog food kitchen franchise on the market. All products are handmade on-site, and customers can watch the entire process.
Beyond its health benefits, Natural Hounds offers affordability and flexibility that surpasses competitors. Unlike similar brands, it doesn’t demand subscriptions and it permits customers to make purchases conveniently rather than adhere to a rigid schedule. In 2022, the company achieved an impressive average transaction value exceeding $75, and it aspires to build on this success by expanding through franchising.
Franchisees can enter a rapidly growing market with a top-quality product while benefiting from a streamlined, automated production process supported by the corporate team. Each location requires approximately three staff members to achieve significant sales volume. Plus, the corporate team assists with online orders, logistics management and in-store training.
Natural Hounds is driven by a mission to transform the dog food industry through quality, simplicity and value. With a perfected automated process and a newly established second location in Babylon, New York, the company is eager to continue its journey by partnering with dedicated franchise owners who share a love for dogs and their communities.
“The best part about our work is helping dogs,” said Wooley. “We always have people tell us how our products have changed their dog’s life. For us, it’s important that we can offer a high-quality product at an affordable price so people can feel satisfied with what they’re feeding their dog.”
Shelby Green