Natural Hounds has partnered with Fransmart to offer franchise opportunities nationwide. The company produces fresh, locally made dog food and is the first franchise brand in this category.
The brand said it operates with a model focused on fresh food production without grooming, boarding or other pet services. Natural Hounds has two corporate locations in Long Island, New York, U.S.
According to the company's Franchise Disclosure Document, the Port Jefferson, N.Y., location reported net sales of $685,467 with adjusted unit level EBITDA of $166,645 (24.31% of net sales) for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. The Babylon, N.Y., location reported net sales of $685,115 with adjusted unit level EBITDA of $124,662 (18.20% of net sales) for the same period.
The initial franchise fee is $30,000. Early franchisees will pay a 4% royalty fee.
"Natural Hounds is doing for the pet industry what Five Guys did for burgers," said Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart. "They're taking something people already love, making it better, fresher, and more local — all while delivering one of the easiest operational models I've seen. This is a brand built to scale fast and last long."
Rick Orlandi, co-founder of Natural Hounds, said they saw an opportunity to simplify what it means to run a pet business. "Our model eliminates the headaches — no grooming, no cleaning, no caretaking — and focuses on what really matters: serving fresh, local food that dogs love and owners trust," he explained.
"Farmer's Dog and other national brands have spent millions educating the public on the benefits of fresh food," added Conor Wooley, co-founder of Natural Hounds. "Natural Hounds takes that awareness and builds something local and lasting — a franchise system that turns national demand into neighborhood loyalty."
Natural Hounds is accepting franchise inquiries and plans to expand into the top 50 U.S. markets. The company is targeting the East Coast for early franchise development.
Fransmart has worked with franchise brands including Five Guys, The Halal Guys and QDOBA.
