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title: "Camp Bow Wow Franchise Owner Awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/efdc6eff-fe7f-4421-a603-f0dd2c237f00
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240226_camp_bow_wow_franchise_owner_awarded_franchisee_of_the_year_by_the_internat.html
category: "Fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
published: 2024-02-26T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T19:55:48.107Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/campbowwow.jpg
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# Camp Bow Wow Franchise Owner Awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association

**TL;DR:** The International Franchise Association awarded José Morillo, a Camp Bow Wow franchise owner, the Franchisee of the Year Award for his outstanding performance and contributions to the franchise business model. Morillo owns three Camp Bow Wow locations in Texas and has been recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the brand.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-02-26. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240226_camp_bow_wow_franchise_owner_awarded_franchisee_of_the_year_by_the_internat.html).*

## Story

The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance and promote the franchise business model.

Morillo was selected for his involvement in his communities, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a strong and healthy culture within his workforce and assisting his fellow franchise owners when called upon.

“José stands out both as an industry leader and a multi-unit Camp Bow Wow franchise owner, living out our brand’s mission of Making Dogs Happy,” said Camp Bow Wow President Julie Turner. “His Camps continue to shine brightly, demonstrating excellence driven by profitability and a genuine passion for the brand itself, ultimately providing pet parents with peace of mind when they need to be away from their pups.”

Morillo, who worked in the corporate healthcare industry before becoming a Camp Bow Wow franchise owner, opened the first of his three Texas Camps in 2015 in Katy, followed by the purchase of an existing Camp in Kemah in 2018 and another new location in Cypress in 2020.

“Almost a decade ago, I entered the world of franchising with Camp Bow Wow, allowing me to explore my passion for dogs and develop a process-focused business model,” said Morillo. “As a Camp Owner, I have the privilege of assisting pet parents and continuing to learn new ways to support fellow franchise owners while also allowing myself to explore making a lasting impact by giving back in the communities my Camps serve.”

Camp Bow Wow's new model cuts initial investment by over $400,000, maximizing space for revenue. With 225+ locations and $1M+ AUV, Camp Bow Wow leads the Pack in pet care franchising.*

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Fitness (sector)
- IFA (company)
- franchisee award (topic)
- Camp Bow Wow (company)
- franchise owner (topic)
- pet care franchising (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240226_camp_bow_wow_franchise_owner_awarded_franchisee_of_the_year_by_the_internat.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/efdc6eff-fe7f-4421-a603-f0dd2c237f00).