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title: "Dogtopia Wraps 2021 with Strong Year of Growth"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/34591273-675a-461c-ad7b-aac1bf79c262
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220210_dogtopia_wraps_2021_with_strong_year_of_growth.html
category: "Daycare & boarding"
industry: "Pets"
segment: "Daycare & boarding"
published: 2022-02-10T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:33:07.932Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/dogtopia.jpg
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# Dogtopia Wraps 2021 with Strong Year of Growth

**TL;DR:** Dogtopia had a strong year of growth in 2021, opening 32 new daycares and delivering over 3 million daycare experiences to dogs across North America. The brand is set up for a record year of openings in 2022 with 60+ new locations expected to debut in dog-loving communities across North America.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-02-10. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220210_dogtopia_wraps_2021_with_strong_year_of_growth.html).*

## Story

Phoenix, Ariz. - Dogtopia is excited about 2022 after another year of great success in 2021. The brand is rolling out new systems, technology and support along with unique wellness initiatives that will deliver holistic mental and physical health benefits to Dogtopia dogs and pet parents.

In 2021, the Phoenix-based brand 70 new territories in North America, opening 32 new daycares and delivering more than 3 million daycare experiences to Dogtopia dogs. In addition to welcoming new dogs to the Dogtopia pack, daycares across the country have now collectively raised more than $1M for the Dogtopia Foundation, an organization dedicated to enabling dogs to positively change our world.

The 2022 prestigious Entrepreneur Magazine Annual Franchise 500® rankings recognized Dogtopia as #51, up three spots from the 2021 ranking, and again positioning Dogtopia as the number one brand in the pet services sector. Dogtopia is set up for a record year of openings in 2022 with 60+ new locations expected to debut in dog-loving communities across North America.

“We are thrilled and excited to deliver another record year of growth. We couldn’t have achieved these milestones without the support of our incredible Dogtopians, their dedicated teams, our many loyal pet parents and our fun-loving Dogtopia dogs,” said Neil Gill, CEO and President of Dogtopia. “As Dogtopians, we work hard every day to provide an exciting and safe environment, all centered around wellness, for both dogs and pet parents so they can live long, happy and healthy lives together.

As more and more dogs join our lives, it’s only right that we continue to deliver on our Noble Cause of enhancing the joy of dog parenthood in a way that benefits the entire family.”

Helping to drive growth and create new opportunities are several new partnerships Dogtopia formed in 2021, including collaborations with Minecraft Marketplace, Dig, KONG and NutriSource Pet Foods, making Dogtopia the ultimate destination to deliver a holistic wellness experience for canines. Dogtopia also partnered with Peanuts for a second year, hosting special events for Snoopy’s birthday among other exciting activations.

With close to 300 locations operating, Dogtopia is the leading, largest, and fastest-growing pet services franchise in the world.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Entrepreneur (publication)
- Pets (sector)
- Dogtopia (company)
- Neil Gill (person)
- pet services (topic)
- wellness initiatives (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220210_dogtopia_wraps_2021_with_strong_year_of_growth.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/34591273-675a-461c-ad7b-aac1bf79c262).