1.	Review franchise information on www.dogdaycare.com - Many of your initial questions will be answered by the information provided here.
2.	Complete "Information Request Form" - Please complete our Information Request Form to receive additional information. If you meet our preliminary criteria and your territory is available, a representative from the Findley Group will be in touch. Click here to learn more about the Findley Group.
3.	Initial phone call - During your first call you will further discuss the Dogtopia® opportunity and cover a few key topics, including - your motivation, business background and territory of interest. They will be happy to answer any additional questions you have
4.	Return your confidential profile - Returning your profile to your representative tells us that you are serious about the opportunity and it will also give us a clear picture of your financial and managerial plans.
5.	Receive UFOC - Upon receipt of your completed profile; you will receive our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). The UFOC further defines the relationship between us - the Franchisor and you - the Franchisee. It contains all of the legal responsibilities involved in owning a Dogtopia and it is what you will sign in order to become a Franchisee.
6.	UFOC follow-up - After receiving and properly reviewing your UFOC, please submit your questions directly to your representative, so you may set-up a time to go over them
7.	Discovery Day! - Your Discovery Day should be held within 30 days of your UFOC review. Discovery Days are held at our corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. You will have the opportunity to tour our corporate location, as well as spend time with Happy To Be Here franchise staff and our CEO.
8.	Signing the Agreement - If we feel that you are a great Franchisee candidate, we will send you a formal written offer including the assigned territory. The signing is done remotely and does not require a trip back to our headquarters.