Pet Franchise Industry News & Announcements

This New Breed of Neighborhood Pet Store is the First Location in Katy and the Company’s Eighth Franchise in Texas.
Orlando, FL, May 15, 2013 - (PR.com) - Woof Gang Bakery, a leader in the pet industry, has grown to 34 locations, with the newest store in Katy, Texas.
Opening May 18, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Katy is a locally-owned small business, offering full-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies. The store is located at 1510 West Grand Pkwy South, Katy, Texas 77494; phone 832-437-5313.
Lisa Chamberlain and Al Cipo are the franchise owners of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Katy store. They are dedicated to the local community and to providing outstanding service and quality products for customers and their four-legged friends...

FlipFlop® Dogs is an alternative to kenneling. The Florida-based home dog care concept plans national growth.
Marco Island, FL - May 07, 2013 - (PR.com) - FlipFlop® Dogs, an alternative to kenneling, is now offering franchise opportunities for well-qualified individuals or multi-unit candidates. FlipFlop Dogs provides unparalleled peace of mind for dog owners by transporting their customers’ dogs to stay in the homes of carefully selected Companion™ families who maintain home-life routines for exercise and feeding.
The company is looking to expand across the United States with a projected franchise growth of six new locations in 2013. FlipFlop Dogs has two locations established. The first is in northeast Ohio near Cleveland, which was founded in August 2011...

Professional dog trainer Ty Brown will be coming to The Barking Zone Birmingham, Alabama in May of 2013 during the week of May 6th.
Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) April 30, 2013 - Professional dog trainer Ty Brown will be coming to Birmingham, Alabama in May of 2013 during the week of May 6th. Rick Clark, founder of The Barking Zone Dog Daycare and Dog Training, has coordinated the visit. This is for fundamental obedience, but it is also about dogs with aggression anxiety behavior issues.
“It’s a great opportunity that Ty can come and share some of his experiences with our friends and clients. It’s a great way to get a little more awareness for what we have to offer. Dog Training Is All New At The BZ. The Barking Zone is a dog training company that teaches you to train your dog through respect, trust and love...

This New Breed of Neighborhood Pet Store is the First Location in Wilmington and the Company’s Fifth Franchise in North Carolina
April 29, 2013 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. – Woof Gang Bakery, a leader in the pet industry, has grown to 33 locations, with the newest store in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Opening May 11, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington is a locally-owned small business, offering full-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies. The store is located at 1930 Eastwood Rd., Suite 120, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403; phone 910-256-5557.
Erskine Smith, a Wilmington resident for 24 years, is the franchise owner of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington store...

Leading Dog Daycare Franchise Seeking Franchisees Throughout the Region
April 23, 2013 // Franchising.com // TYSONS CORNER, Va. - Dogtopia, a leading national dog daycare and spa franchise, and Thomas Franchise Solutions announced today that they have signed a second regional developer (RD) agreement in California within 30 days and awarded the Orange County, Calif. region to Jan Folk . A seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Folk is the founder of the Orange Dog Foundation, a charity started in Canada that orchestrates "Freedom Flights" transporting abandoned puppies to new homes.
Folk will develop the Orange County region and is now seeking select franchisees to own and operate 13 new Dogtopia locations throughout the area...

Woof Gang Bakery Franchise Expands to 45 Stores in 2013
Orlando, FL, April 17, 2013 - (PR.com) - From the company’s humble beginnings in Jupiter as a small dog treat bakery and boutique, Woof Gang Bakery has become a leader in the pet industry. Woof Gang Bakery opened the first store in Jupiter, Fla. in Oct. 2007, followed by a location in Palm Beach Gardens and another on the island of Palm Beach.
Since the first Woof Gang Bakery opened in Jupiter, the company has expanded across Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and New Jersey with 33 locations.
In 2013, Woof Gang Bakery will grow to 45 stores, four of which will be located in Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Delray, Boynton Beach and Wellington. These additions will more than double Woof Gang Bakery’s current presence in Palm Beach County...

The world's largest mobile pet grooming business has been awarded the prestigious Franchisee's Choice Designation Award for the second consecutive year at the Canadian Franchise Association Awards Gala.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - (Marketwired - April 12, 2013) - Aussie Pet Mobile has been honoured as a recipient of the Franchisees' Choice Designation Award for the 2nd consecutive year at the 22nd annual Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention in Montréal, Québec. This is the third year for the annual Franchisees' Choice Designation program.
The Franchisees' Choice Designation is awarded to CFA member franchise systems who voluntarily took part in an independently-administered survey. This year, over 50 CFA member franchise systems participated in the survey...

Dogtopia Announces Preliminary Search For Regional Developers And Single-Unit Franchise Locations In Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA and Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) April 12, 2013 - Dogtopia, the leading national dog day care franchise, announced today its intentions to open multi-unit franchises in Seattle, WA through its Regional Developer model.
This new area of development has been targeted after Thomas Franchise Solutions proprietary location software indicated Seattle has all the criteria for several successful Dogtopia franchises.
“Seattle has passed all our tests and the criteria needed to bring Dogtopia to Seattle. Therefore, we will offer a Regional Developer (RD) in Seattle the opportunity to join in on the success of the Dogtopia franchises around the US and soon in Canada,” stated Peter Thomas CEO of Thomas Franchise Solutions...

Leading Dog Daycare Franchise Seeking Franchisees Throughout the Region
TYSONS CORNER, Va. - April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Dogtopia, a leading national dog daycare and spa franchise, announced today that it has signed its first regional developer (RD) agreement with Jim Rowe for the San Diego County area. Rowe is now seeking franchisees to own and operate nine new Dogtopia locations throughout the region, with opportunities to convert existing dog daycare and boarding facilities to the Dogtopia brand, as well as target key real estate opportunities for new locations along the 5 Freeway corridor. Additional opportunities exist along the 15 Freeway, extending north to Temecula.
As the company's first RD, Rowe is part of Dogtopia's aggressive growth strategy to expand its brand to more than 400 locations across the U...

Neighborhood Pet Supply Store and Grooming Franchise Caters to Buckhead Area’s Health-conscious Pet Owners and Pampered Pups
April 03, 2013 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. – Woof Gang Bakery, a leader in retail pet supplies and service, announces a change of ownership and a fresh new makeover for Atlanta’s Buckhead store. The shop is located at 2815 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA. 30305; phone 404-841-1099.
Opening April 13, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Buckhead is a locally-owned small business, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere and providing a one-stop-shop for all pet care needs, including healthy, natural pet foods and treats, and full service grooming.
The store has recently undergone significant renovations and enhancements...

Orlando, FL, March 29, 2013 - (PR.com) - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming - Your Neighborhood Pet Store, currently has 4 Texas stores; 3 in Austin, and 1 in Dallas. This year they will open another 10 Texas locations, starting this week with Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Waco, followed later this month with Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Plano and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Plano-Katy.
Building on continued success and consumer demand, the corporate brand and range of offerings has increased. What started as simply a dog treat bakery and boutique concept has grown into a full-service neighborhood pet store model.
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has trademarked “Your Neighborhood Pet Store” to demonstrate the concept that each store is a local business, focused on building relationships with customers though excellent, personalized service and quality products...

Fast-Growing Pet Concept to Bring Three Agility Centers, Canine Social Clubs to Chicago
March 19, 2013 // Franchising.com // Chicago –The Zoom Room®, an eco-friendly, active lifestyle dog training franchise, announced today it has signed a franchise agreement that will bring three locations to Chicago, breaking into the Windy City and furthering its reach across the U.S. The company, which is the only brick-and-mortar dog training franchise in America, is eyeing Bucktown, Lakeview, Lincoln Park and the South Loop for the first locations.
At the Zoom Room, owners learn to teach their dog everything from agility, obedience and therapy dog training, to puppy preschool, scent tracking, shy dog training for rescue dogs and other activities, giving not only the dog a workout, but the owners as well...

Leading Dog Daycare Franchise Ramps Up for Rapid Growth Across North America 
February 28, 2013 // Franchising.com // TYSONS CORNER, Va. – Dogtopia, a leading national dog daycare and spa franchise, announced today that its entire executive team received their Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation last week by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Amy Nichols, chief executive officer, Mike Schlegel, vice president of development, and Jakob Hunt, vice president of operations, completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management which includes not only formal education but also experience and participation in franchising to ensure that graduates have a demonstrated ability in practical application of the degree...

Local Husband and Wife Team to Open First Dogtopia Franchise Location in Madison, Wis. 
TYSONS CORNER, Va. - Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Dogtopia, a leading national dog daycare and spa franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Betsy and Jeff Jaeckle to open Wisconsin's first Dogtopia that will be located at 3231 Laura Lane in Middleton, Wis. This new development is part of Dogtopia's aggressive growth strategy to expand its brand to more than 400 locations across the U.S. and Canada over the next seven years. With services ranging from open-play dog daycare and overnight boarding to spa services, Madison-area residents will now have a unique place to take their pets to be cared for and pampered.
"We are thrilled to be opening our first Dogtopia and bringing Dogtopia's dog daycare philosophy to our community," said Betsy Anders Jaeckle , Dogtopia franchise owner...

The World's Largest Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise Launches It's 46th Franchised Territory to Provide the 'We-Come-To-You' Pet Grooming Service to the Loved Pets of Surrey, Langley & White Rock, BC
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - (Marketwire - Feb. 18, 2013) - Aussie Pet Mobile's "King of Vancouver Island", Glenn Rubuliak, has recently expanded the pet grooming franchise from the province's capital of Victoria into the neighbourhoods of Surrey, Langley and White Rock. The unique mobile pet grooming service offers a convenient, affordable, reliable and efficient service to pet owners enabling them to maintain and achieve their pets' best well-being.
Aussie Pet Mobile provides personal, 'one-on-one' attention to both dogs and cats where the pets enjoy the comforting view of their own surroundings from the grooming table in the custom designed Mercedes Benz 'spa on wheels'...

Feb. 8, 2013 - Seattle Area - Seattle, WA - Seattle Washington’s to-do list just got smaller as two new Yellow Van Handyman Franchises open in Des Moines and the Kirkland area. Chris Maloney and Nathan Rosdahl are here to take care of all your home maintence needs!
Chris brings his love of serving others and 25 years of experience to the table. He is looking forward to helping people with their home projects."I believe my love of construction is reflected in the level of quality I consistently strive for. " states Chris.
Nathan has many years of experience in the construction industry! "I want to improve the lives of my members by making their homes comfortable and worry free." states Nathan.
So rest assured and get your To-Do lists out everyone! Your Yellow Van Handymen are on the job!
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Nation's Largest Pet Care Franchise to Bring Specially Trained Service Dogs to Help Survivors and Their Families
NEW YORK - Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Camp Bow Wow, the premier doggy day and overnight camp franchise and an Inc 5000 company, in conjunction with its nonprofit organization, the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, announces the launch of "Scout's Angels." This philanthropic initiative will bring specially trained service dogs to the Newtown, CT community. Freedom Service Dogswill be accompanied by therapists from the world-renowned Institute for Human-Animal Connectionat the University of Denver.
The eight person team will spend up to two weeks in the Newtown community comforting and helping the survivors and their families deal with the horrible tragedy of December 14, 2012...

Nation's Largest Pet Care Franchise Included in Renowned List of Businesses for 2013
NEW YORK - Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Camp Bow Wow, the premier dog day and overnight camp franchise and an Inc 500 company, has once again been named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for 2013. The privately held company is ranked #214 out of 500 in the comprehensive list of successful franchise businesses. Camp Bow Wow has made significant strides in the franchise industry, rising 208 spots on the Franchise 500 list from 2012 and 231 spots since the company first hit the list in 2010.
The Broomfield, Colorado-based company has established itself as a $60 million leader within the pet industry in the span of just 12 years. Since Camp Bow Wow started franchising in 2003, the company has sold more than 200 franchises in 39 states, plus one in Canada, with over 41% of the camps being women-owned...

November 26, 2012 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. – Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a leader in retail pet supplies and service, has grown to 30 franchise locations throughout the United States. This milestone achievement coincides with the company’s fifth anniversary.
Since the first Woof Gang Bakery opened in Jupiter, Florida in Nov. 2007, the company has expanded across Florida, North Carolina, Texas and New Jersey. In 2013, 18 new locations are planned to open, starting in Las Vegas, Nev.; Waco, Texas and Knoxville, Tenn.
Building on continued success and consumer demand, the corporate brand and range of offerings has increased. What started as simply a dog treat bakery and boutique concept has grown into a full-service neighborhood pet store model...

The Pet Resort and Spa Franchise Programis Appointed to the National Franchise Registry
November 13, 2012 // Franchising.com // PHOENIX – Villa La Paws, a cage-free pet resort and spa franchise based in Phoenix, Ariz. has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to join the ranks of its Franchise Registry and approved franchise program. The approval means a simplified and expedited financing process for new and existing franchisees.
To be approved for the Franchise Registry, which is in partnership with the SBA, Villa La Paws underwent the SBA Eligibility Review process, of which only select business opportunities are accepted by the SBA. Today, approximately just 19 percent of all franchise systems receive approval to join the Franchise Registry...