Scalable Dog Walking Business

ESTABLISHED & FULLY MANAGED DOG WALKING BUSINESS

South East England
Offers in the Region of £69,950
Ref: GO4713

OVERVIEW

An excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established and profitable managed dog walking business operating within a large and affluent town in South East England.

Established for over 14 years, the business has developed into a structured, systemised and income-producing operation, generating reliable recurring revenue through a team of self-employed walkers. The current owner operates purely in a managerial capacity and does not undertake dog walking duties.

This is not a “buy yourself a job” opportunity, but a managed service platform with income derived from oversight, coordination and structure rather than physical labour.

BUSINESS MODEL

The company operates under a centralised structure whereby:

All client contracts are held by the limited company
Scheduling and invoicing are managed centrally
Service delivery is undertaken by three established self-employed walkers, with capacity to recruit an additional walker to meet ongoing demand.
Contractor agreements protect goodwill and client ownership
Income flows through the company rather than individual operatives
All client relationships and communications are fully centralised and managed directly by the owner, ensuring continuity of service, protection of goodwill, and operational control.

This model ensures client retention, brand continuity and operational transferability under new ownership.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Annual turnover of approximately £77,000
Adjusted earnings in the region of £33,000
Recurring weekday revenue model
Strong client retention
Low overhead, home-based structure
The business generates consistent income without the owner undertaking dog walking duties.

DEMAND & GROWTH POTENTIAL

The business is currently operating below full market demand.

It benefits from:

An active waiting list
Regular inbound enquiries
Strong local reputation
Expansion opportunities include:

Recruitment of additional walkers
Activation of the waiting list
Introduction of pet sitting services
Introduction of home boarding services
Route density optimisation
Light-touch digital marketing
Growth is supported by proven demand rather than speculative projections.

IDEAL BUYER

This opportunity would suit:

A buyer seeking flexible, management-led income
A lifestyle operator
A parent returning to work
An entrepreneur seeking a scalable service platform
An existing pet services provider seeking territorial expansion

SUMMARY

The business represents a rare opportunity to acquire a structured, income-producing pet services operation with:

14+ years of trading history
Recurring revenue
Operational team in place
Protected goodwill
Demonstrable unmet demand
Clear expansion pathways
Strictly confidential sale. Further information available to qualified purchasers upon signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

BIZFI – BUSINESS PURCHASE FINANCE

Eligible buyers may apply for up to £25,000 in unsecured acquisition finance via BizFi, helping reduce upfront capital requirements and supporting a smooth transaction process.

NEXT STEPS

Interested parties should:

Make initial contact with Goodwins Business Brokers
Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
Receive the full Information Memorandum
Arrange a confidential viewing
Tel: 0330 236 7030
Email: hello@goodwinsbrokers.co.uk
Website: www.goodwinsbrokers.co.uk

Business Reference: GO4713

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.