Dog sitting and home boarding business Barking Mad for sale in Bracknell Berkshire
Bracknell, Berkshire
- Status
FOR SALE
- Advert ID
643911
- Reference
B09301 / Rightbiz
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- Asking Price: £12,999
- Turnover: Not Applicable
- Profit: Not Applicable
Business Details
Fetch Your Dream Career with Barking Mad!
BusinessPlease quote reference B09301
Are you a dog lover with an entrepreneurial spirit? Ready to step into a rewarding, modern, and heart-warming business that blends passion with profit? Then this is your chance to own one of the UK's most trusted and well-loved pet care businesses!
Barking Mad (Reading & Bracknell) is a dedicated dog sitting and home boarding service that has built a sterling reputation for delivering personalised, one-to-one care for dogs in a loving, home-from-home environment - far removed from noisy, impersonal kennels. Barking Mad isn't just a service: it's a holiday experience for dogs and total peace of mind for their owners.
This business is ideal for someone who loves animals, thrives on building strong community relationships, and seeks a flexible, lifestyle-friendly enterprise with real growth potential. Even better, the business is being sold without premises, making it super easy to relocate the operation to suit the new owner’s preferred area across the UK.
What Makes Barking Mad Special
Barking Mad provides bespoke dog boardingand dog sitting solutions that prioritise comfort, routine, and companionship. Each dog is treated like family, matched carefully with vetted host homes where they can enjoy a warm welcome, cosy surroundings, and plenty of love while their owners are away.
Unlike traditional kennels, this service maintains dogs' normal routines in a real home environment, resulting in happier pets and happier owners. The business offers additional services, including dog walking, chauffeur-driven pick-ups/drop-offs, and bespoke dog care plans tailored to each dog's personality and needs.
With glowing reviews across independent platforms and the backing of the national Barking Mad brand, this business enjoys an excellent reputation and strong repeat business.
You’ll inherit a proven workflow, established customer base, and the strong support framework of Barking Mad — a brand that’s been delighting dog owners for over 20 years.
Why This Is a Fantastic Opportunity
- Established brand with national recognition & 5-star feedback from customers across the UK.
- Flexible model- no physical premises required.
- Excellent growth potential - expand services such as dog walking, daycare, or pet taxi services under the same trusted brand umbrella.
- A business that's as rewarding emotionally as it is commercially.
- Dog lovers who want a purposeful, enjoyable career.
- Entrepreneurs seeking a business with flexibility and lifestyle appeal.
- Someone ready to take a thriving, community-centric service to the next level.
Location
Although this Barking Mad franchise currently operates in Reading & Bracknell, the nature of the business means it can be successfully relocated to almost any UK location. You’re not tied to specific premises — just a passion for pets and people!
Premises
This is a home-based, relocatable business with no physical premises required, offering maximum flexibility for the new owner.
Tenure
We are advised that this opportunity is being sold on a business-only basis.
Hours
As a home-based, owner-operated service, Barking Mad (Reading & Bracknell) offers flexible operating hours designed to suit both client needs and the owner’s schedule.
Staff
The business is owner‑run and managed, meaning it’s lean, efficient, and ideal for someone looking to take the reins immediately.
Financial Profile
This is a startup-style, business-only sale with no existing financials. We are advised that the franchise fee is £12,500, offering a low-cost entry into a trusted and established brand.
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