# K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel

> K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel is a cage-free dog boarding and daycare franchise founded by brothers Steven and Jason Parker, who started as teenage dog-walkers in New Jersey. From a single Fanwood location opened in 2005, the brand has grown into a national franchise system of 40-plus open resorts with more than 165 locations across 28 states operating or in development. K9 Resorts sells hotel-grade pet hospitality - private suites, temperature-controlled comfort, supervised play zones, and trained staff - to dog owners who want more than a kennel, and franchises that model to entrepreneurs chasing above-average unit economics.

- **Founded:** 2005
- **Headquarters:** Fanwood, New Jersey, United States
- **Founders:** Steven Parker (Co-Founder & CEO), Jason Parker (Co-Founder & President)
- **Team size:** Approximately 400 employees
- **Products:** Luxury Boarding, Doggie Daycare, Behavior Evaluation, Franchise System, K9 Fetch
- **Notable:** Named top pet-care franchise by the IBPSA five times since the inaugural 2019 award, Co-founders Steven and Jason Parker won EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 New Jersey, Won the IBBY Award for Industry Leader

## Products & services

- **Luxury Boarding** — Overnight stays in private, cage-free suites with climate control, premium bedding, and supervised care.
- **Doggie Daycare** — Supervised, zone-based play divided by size and temperament, designed to reduce stress and encourage safe socialization.
- **Behavior Evaluation** — Pre-stay temperament assessment to match dogs to appropriate play groups and ensure safety.
- **Franchise System** — Turnkey franchise opportunity to build and operate a K9 Resorts location, with training, real estate, and operations support.
- **K9 Fetch** — A business-intelligence platform announced for 2026 to give franchisees data-driven performance insights.

## Achievements

- Named top pet-care franchise by the IBPSA five times since the inaugural 2019 award
- Co-founders Steven and Jason Parker won EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 New Jersey
- Won the IBBY Award for Industry Leader
- Marked 20-year anniversary in 2025
- Reported revenue-per-square-foot more than double the industry average and resort-level EBITDA nearly twice the standard

## Latest updates

- **2025-11** — K9 Resorts reported record growth at its 2025 National Conference and previewed K9 Fetch, a business-intelligence platform launching in 2026.
- **2025-04** — Signed a 13-unit agreement to expand into Florida with its largest franchisee group, LPHI.
- **2025-03** — Celebrated its 20-year anniversary.
- **2024-10** — Appointed Dan Wheeler, formerly of Dunkin' and Uncle Julio's, as Chief Marketing Officer.
- **2024-03** — Received a $10 million investment from a franchisee group to fund company-owned resort expansion.

## Links

- Website: https://k9resorts.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/k9resorts
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/k9resorts
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9resortsofficial/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k9resorts

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Last updated: 2026-08-13