Business View Magazine | September 2020

73 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2020 Thinking of becoming a Camp Bow Wow franchise owner? Haavind explains the vetting process, and the company’s extensive support systems: “We are looking for owners with a passion for dogs and business. It’s great if they have marketing or business experience, but they don’t have to have animal business experience. Their different strengths add to our model. Through the interview process, we get a feel for who’s passionate about dogs. Most of our owners are in their second career. They’ve been in business, or they’re retired, or close to retirement, and this is really what they want to do. This is their passion. When they finally come to our Join the Pack Day, that’s when we can really ensure there’s a good match for us and them.” “As soon as you sign a franchise agreement, we kick off the process,” he continues. “New owners work with our pre-opening coordinator and members of our real estate, construction, operations and marketing teams. The real estate and site-search process is included in your CAMP BOW WOW