
IFA Names Hounds Town USA as 2025 Emerging Franchisor Award Winner
IFA names Hounds Town USA 2025 Emerging Franchisor Award winner.
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IFA names Hounds Town USA 2025 Emerging Franchisor Award winner.

Jaime Pickett to open 20 Scenthound units in North Carolina and Virginia.

For husband-and-wife team Kariann Harker and Jerrod Bohannon, owners of Pet Wants Colorado Springs, the dream of entrepreneurship became a reality through a shared love of animals and a desire to make a difference in their community.

Holidays are often the most joyful time of year, but they can also be the most overwhelming, especially for dogs.

Scenthound, veterinarian sign 20-unit agreement for development of locations in the Raleigh, North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia markets.
Hounds Town USA celebrates new locations and honors franchisees at 2025 Townie Reunion.

Military Experience: 33 years in the United States Army and the U.S.
Further highlighting its commitment to supporting veterans and their families, Woofie’s will be featured on "Military Makeover with Montel," hosted by Montel Williams, airing on Lifetime TV in early 2026.
Scenthound has partnered with a licensed veterinarian and seasoned entrepreneur to expand its footprint on the East Coast.

This Veterans Day, Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog wellness franchise, and the Dogtopia Foundation are celebrating the continued impact of their mission to help veterans across the country regain independence,…
Now in its 8th year, Scenthound’s annual Food Drive continues to bring communities together to support local shelters and dogs in need.

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has secured a multi-unit agreement to bring eight locations to Cook and Kane County, IL, the first and fifth most populous counties in the state.

The top 15 specialty pet franchises for 2026 include models with diverse offerings, addressing the growing demand for pet care and services.

Scoop Soldiers, a pet-waste removal service, was founded in 2010 and began franchising in 2019, offering scheduled visits and add-ons like sanitizing and deodorizing.

Bubbly Paws, a pet grooming and self-service dog wash concept, was founded in 2011 and offers a fun, clean, and social environment for pet owners.

15 boutique-style pet franchises are worth considering for 2025, with investment ranges from $80,000 to $1,000,000.

The global dog training services market is expected to reach $83.21 billion by 2033, with 15 top dog training franchises to consider for 2026.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 29, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Central Bark®, the leading whole dog care franchise, continued its strong 2025 trajectory with double-digit systemwide sales of 15% in the third quarter.

Dogdrop is a modern pet care franchise that offers a day care-only model with proprietary technology.

The pet wellness industry is growing, with a projected $53.47 billion market by 2033, and franchise opportunities are available in veterinary care and pet wellness.
Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash recycle 100,000 pounds of pet packaging.

Pet Wants franchise offers pet food and supplies, attracts entrepreneurs who love animals

The pet boarding and daycare industry is growing, with demand for quality services and a

Zoom Room is an indoor, climate-controlled dog-training and socialization concept, producing a sticky, community-centric revenue mix with relatively low staffing.