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title: "Yohann and Maria Connell Take Ownership of Pet Butler Franchise in Seattle, WA"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/aebd78b6-efdb-484f-94ef-fa395b87c0e9
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241217_yohann_and_maria_connell_take_ownership_of_pet_butler_franchise_in_seattle_.html
category: "Pets"
industry: "Pets"
published: 2024-12-17T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:36.346Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Yohann and Maria Connell Take Ownership of Pet Butler Franchise in Seattle, WA

**TL;DR:** Yohann and Maria Connell have taken ownership of the Pet Butler franchise in Seattle, WA, bringing their passion for pets and commitment to building a family-focused business. The Connells plan to focus on community engagement and exceptional customer service in the Seattle area.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-12-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241217_yohann_and_maria_connell_take_ownership_of_pet_butler_franchise_in_seattle_.html).*

## Story

SEATTLE, WA – Pet Butler is thrilled to announce Yohann and Maria Connell as the new owners of its greater Seattle franchise. With a shared passion for pets and a commitment to building a family-focused business, the Connells are ready to deliver exceptional service to their community.

Yohann, a software developer with nearly three decades of experience, and Maria, a special education professional skilled in American Sign Language and Braille, have always been passionate about pets. Both grew up with dogs and share a lifelong appreciation for the joy pets bring to families. Maria’s personable nature and ability to connect with people, paired with Yohann’s technical expertise and organizational skills, set them up for success in this new chapter.

“We’ve always wanted to start a pet business, and Pet Butler gave us the tools and support to make it happen,” Yohann shared. “The opportunity to grow an existing business while leveraging Pet Butler’s proven system was a perfect fit for us.”

The Connells are eager to make their mark in the Seattle area, focusing on community engagement and exceptional customer service. “We’re excited to expand the business, involve our children in this family endeavor, and partner with local organizations to support the pet community,” Maria added.

James Young, COO and President of Pet Butler, said, “We’re thrilled to have Yohann and Maria join the Pet Butler family. Their dedication to building a family-focused, community-oriented business aligns perfectly with our mission to provide outstanding pet services.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise ownership (topic)
- Pets (sector)
- family business (topic)
- community engagement (topic)
- pet care (topic)
- Seattle (location)
- Pet Butler (company)
- James Young (person)
- Yohann Connell (person)
- Maria Connell (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241217_yohann_and_maria_connell_take_ownership_of_pet_butler_franchise_in_seattle_.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/aebd78b6-efdb-484f-94ef-fa395b87c0e9).