Denver dogs are about to get a lot more places to romp, nap and get pampered. Skiptown, the dog-park-meets-daycare outfit that already runs a busy RiNo location, is gearing up for a major local push after signing a five-unit franchise agreement that will bring five new spots to Colorado, with the first set for the Denver metro area. The move points to rising demand for higher-end, tech-enabled pet care and could give city pup parents more options for drop-off, boarding and everything in between.
Who is bringing Skiptown’s expansion to town
Skiptown detailed the multi-unit deal in a press release via PR Newswire, saying all five locations will be owned and operated by a Colorado-based entrepreneur who originally came to the brand as a member. The company says the first site will open somewhere in the Denver metro and that the franchise partner brings both sales chops and pet-industry experience to the table, which Skiptown’s leadership is pitching as a way to scale up while keeping operations consistent and rooted locally.
RiNo roots and a fast-growing membership base
The brand already runs a large Clayton/RiNo outpost that blends an off-leash dog park and bar with daycare, grooming and boarding. According to the Denver Business Journal, that Clayton location has pulled in more than 3,000 members in under two years, a number Skiptown has leaned on to show would-be franchisees that Denver’s dog crowd is not exactly a niche market. That early traction has helped fuel Skiptown’s push into franchising over the past year.
What the new locations are expected to offer
According to the Skiptown Denver page, the current site offers off-leash indoor and outdoor playgroups, app-based booking, daycare, boarding and grooming, and the company says the new units will stick to that same playbook. Membership and day-pass options are laid out for people who just need an occasional drop-in or a full overnight stay. Local radio coverage has also flagged the jobs angle: 98.5 KYGO reported the rollout could ultimately mean “hundreds of jobs” in the metro area as new locations staff up.
When Denver dog owners might see doors open
Skiptown and its new franchise partner have not named specific opening dates. The company’s announcement, via PR Newswire, says the five units will come online as sites are selected and leases get inked. The release also notes that Skiptown has been building out its franchise program and upgrading its operations tech to support multi-unit growth. For neighbors and local pet-care workers, that likely means a slow but steady trickle of lease filings, hiring posts and location reveals as each new spot moves from site scouting to full build-out.
