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Premium Lisbon Dog Business With Massive Potential For Sale

Lisbon, Portugal
Asking Price:
€250K - €500K Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
Sales Revenue:
Under €100K
Cash Flow:
Under €50K

700m² Premium Canine Facility | Operational Business | Major Growth Potential
Rare opportunity to acquire one of Lisbon’s most recognised premium dog care businesses — a fully operational 700m² canine facility in central Lisbon with established clients, experienced staff, strong local reputation, and major untapped growth potential.
Recognised among the Top 5 Dog Daycare Facilities in Lisbon & Porto, this business combines an established reputation, existing customer base, and large-scale infrastructure already built — creating an exceptional opportunity for the right buyer.
This is not a startup, not an empty facility, and not a business built from theory.
It is an already functioning operation with clients, staff, suppliers, and immediate continuity from day one.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
Prime Central Lisbon Location
Located in central Lisbon, in one of Europe’s strongest and fastest-growing pet-care markets, serving:

  • High-income urban pet owners
  • Expats and international residents
  • Premium pet-care consumers
  • Busy professionals seeking trusted daycare and boarding

Lisbon continues to attract affluent international residents while demand for premium pet services continues to grow.

FULLY OPERATIONAL BUSINESS (SINCE 2023)
The business already benefits from:
✔ Existing and recurring customer base
✔ Existing operational staff/team in place
✔ Established supplier relationships
✔ Existing workflows and day-to-day systems
✔ Proven local market presence
✔ Customer trust and recognised market positioning
For a new owner, this means:
No setup phase. No recruitment from scratch. No building from zero.
The hard part is already done.

APPROX. 700m² OF READY-BUILT INFRASTRUCTURE
A rare, already operational facility including:
✔ Multiple operational floors
✔ 2 ground-floor play parks
✔ Large additional recreation area in basement
✔ Expansion potential for additional park space
✔ Indoor daycare areas
✔ Premium dog hotel / overnight boarding operation
✔ 24/7 supervised overnight care area
✔ Family-style boarding philosophy (designed to feel closer to a home environment rather than traditional kennel boarding)
✔ 5 boarding boxes (used selectively for specific needs and welfare management rather than standard accommodation)
✔ Fully installed grooming room
✔ Small canine gym / enrichment space
✔ Dedicated office / administration area
✔ Kitchen
✔ 2 bathrooms / staff facilities
✔ Segmented operational areas for size, temperament, and energy-level management

SIGNIFICANT UNTAPPED UPSIDE
The facility is currently operating well below its physical capacity, creating a highly attractive opportunity for a new owner to scale rapidly without major capex, relocation, or infrastructure investment.
Immediate growth opportunities include:

  • Premium daycare memberships
  • Grooming expansion
  • Puppy school & training
  • Behavioural programs
  • Group classes
  • Senior dog care
  • Pick-up & drop-off services
  • Wellness & enrichment programs
  • Premium boarding add-ons

WHY BUY THIS INSTEAD OF BUILDING FROM SCRATCH?
Because the difficult part has already been done:
Facility built.
Operations functioning.
Staff in place.
Customers already acquired.
Suppliers established.
Market recognition achieved.
Growth capacity still largely untapped.
A particularly strong fit for:
✔ International entrepreneurs relocating to Portugal
✔ Pet industry operators
✔ Groomers or trainers seeking expansion
✔ Veterinary or pet-care groups
✔ Lifestyle business buyers
✔ Investors seeking scalable niche opportunities


Reason for sale: Owner is now focused on a separate business project, creating an opportunity for a new operator to fully unlock the business potential.
Confidential sale – serious enquiries only. Opportunities combining this scale, central Lisbon location, operational readiness, and growth potential are exceptionally rare. Additional details available after initial contact and NDA.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

The premises are occupied under a commercial lease agreement with automatic 5-year renewals, providing continuity and operational stability for the business.
Current annual lease cost is approximately €38,400 per annum (€3,200/month).
Further details regarding lease structure and terms can be made available to serious buyers during the due diligence process.

Leasehold Rent:

€38,400 per annum

Living Accommodation:

There is no dedicated residential accommodation associated with the business.
However, the premises include a dedicated overnight staff supervision area, designed to support the premium dog hotel operation and 24/7 monitored care.
The space is equipped to allow overnight staff presence during boarding stays, supporting the business’s family-style boarding philosophy and creating a more comfortable, supervised, and home-like environment for dogs while maintaining a safe and controlled setting.

Location:

Prime central Lisbon location in the prestigious Campo Pequeno area, positioned within one of the city’s strongest urban catchments for premium pet-care services.
Situated in a highly desirable and affluent part of Lisbon, benefiting from strong accessibility, high-density residential surroundings, expat communities, premium clientele, and busy urban professionals seeking trusted dog daycare and boarding solutions.
Excellent connectivity and strategic positioning within one of Lisbon’s most established and sought-after neighbourhoods.

Premises Details:

Approx. 700m² fully operational multi-level canine facility located in central Lisbon, purpose-adapted for premium dog daycare and boarding services.

The premises include multiple indoor daycare areas, two ground-floor play parks, additional large recreation space in the basement, overnight boarding facilities with 24/7 supervision capability, selectively used boarding boxes, grooming room, small canine gym/enrichment area, office space, kitchen, and staff facilities (2 bathrooms).

The setup also offers additional expansion potential, allowing for further growth without relocation or major infrastructure investment.

Size in square feet:
7,535sq ft
Planning Consent:

The business operates with the **relevant DGAV (Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária) authorisation/licensing required for its activity**, supporting the operation of dog daycare and boarding services.

The premises are already configured and operational for the current business model, with purpose-adapted spaces for daycare, boarding, supervised overnight care, and related canine services.

Further details regarding licensing and operational permissions can be provided to serious buyers during the due diligence process.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

The business offers substantial immediate and long-term expansion potential, supported by significant unused operational capacity and existing infrastructure already in place.
Key opportunities include:

Increasing daycare and hotel occupancy within the existing facility footprint
Expansion of grooming services using the already installed grooming space
Introduction of premium daycare memberships and recurring subscription packages
Development of puppy programs, senior dog care, and structured daycare experiences
Expansion into dog training, puppy school, behavioural support, private sessions, and group classes
Growth of premium boarding add-ons, including enrichment, wellness, and personalised care services
Introduction of pick-up/drop-off transportation services
Additional monetisation through fitness, enrichment, and wellbeing programs
Potential to develop additional recreational/play areas within the existing premises

The facility currently operates well below its physical capacity, creating a strong opportunity for growth without requiring major capital expenditure, relocation, or significant infrastructure investment.

Competition / Market:

The Lisbon premium pet-care market continues to grow, driven by increasing pet ownership, urban lifestyles, and a growing expat population seeking higher-quality pet services.

As with any growing market, competition exists and may continue to increase, particularly in daycare, boarding, and grooming services. However, the business benefits from several important competitive advantages, including:

  • Prime central Lisbon location (Campo Pequeno area)
  • Approx. 700m² of already-built infrastructure
  • Established operations since 2023
  • Existing customer base and supplier relationships
  • Experienced staff already in place
  • Recognised positioning among the Top 5 Dog Daycare Facilities in Lisbon & Porto
  • Premium family-style boarding concept with 24/7 supervision
  • Significant underutilised capacity enabling growth without major capital expenditure

The facility is also well-positioned to expand into additional premium services including grooming, memberships, training, enrichment, and wellness, supporting long-term competitiveness and differentiation.

Reasons for selling:

Owner transitioning focus to a separate business project, creating an opportunity for a new operator to fully unlock the business’s significant growth potential.

The business has strong operational foundations and is currently operating below its physical capacity, making it particularly attractive for an owner focused on scaling premium pet-care services.

Trading hours:

Dog Daycare: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 19:00
Dog Hotel / Boarding: 24/7 operation, including supervised overnight care and continuous monitoring.

Employees:
3
Years established:
42 months

Other Information

Support & training:

A structured transition period can be offered to support a smooth handover, depending on the buyer’s needs and experience level.

Support may include:

  • Introduction to existing operational systems and workflows
  • Team and supplier handover
  • Customer transition and operational continuity guidance
  • Introduction to day-to-day business processes
  • Guidance on current service structure and operational setup
  • Support during the initial transition phase

The business is already operational with staff, suppliers, and existing systems in place, allowing for a relatively smooth takeover and continuity from day one.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
€65,000 - included in the asking price
Inventory / Stock value:
€5,000 - included in the asking price