
From IT Layoff to Independence: Wayne Christie's DoodyCalls Franchise Success
For more than two decades, Wayne Christie built a career in information technology, working for the same company for 22 years.
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For more than two decades, Wayne Christie built a career in information technology, working for the same company for 22 years.

ScentHound franchisee Betsy Bingham outsources bookkeeping to BeanSquad, allowing her to focus on scaling her business with clearer financials.

Multi-unit Chicken Salad Chick operators Kendal Podesta and Scott Pace have signed an agreement to develop five dog grooming locations in the Tampa market.
Lexington, KY — Pet Butler has announced new ownership in Lexington.

Pet Wants franchisees face common challenges like staffing and cash flow
Northwest Philadelphia, PA — Pet Butler is proud to welcome new franchise owners Todd Bingnear and Kelley Simon.
The brand reported $34.8 million systemwide sales, representing 16.1% year-over-year growth and 6.3% same-store sales growth.

Pet Wants franchisee shares guide to success in the pet industry

Dogtopia reports strong growth and decreased new store opening costs

The tech-forward pet care brand has signed its first multi-unit franchise agreement in Charlotte, North Carolina, shortly after launching its national expansion program.

Pennsylvania remains a major opportunity for DoodyCalls. According to the brand’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, only one franchise was operating in the state as of the end of 2024.

The store officially opened this week in Middleton, Florida, part of the growing The Villages community just outside Orlando.

Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee David Futrell and partner Jeff Etter have signed a five-unit development deal to expand the dog grooming brand in Dallas.

Pet parents and their canine companions will be able to conquer their wellness resolutions together in 2026 as Dogtopia has officially rolled out its proprietary DASH activity monitor in all Dogtopia daycares nationwide.

Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers, a Houston-based mobile pet grooming brand, reports solid growth, breaking company records and expanding into over 30 licensed markets across the United States.

For Rob Thomas , the path to entrepreneurship — and eventually to building a family-run operation with his parents and wife — began with a desire for better balance and…

When Steven Chmielewski was laid off after 10 years at T-Mobile, he decided to take a year off to be a stay-at-home dad.

Sparkle Dog Care is a pet care franchise combining dog grooming, hygiene, and social services under one roof, with a focus on accessibility and affordability.

For entrepreneurs looking to enter the booming pet industry , it can be difficult to distinguish the meaningful opportunities from the noise.

Pet spending in the United States is projected to reach $157 billion in 2025, with demand for pet services like grooming and day care expected to grow.

Zoom Room Dog Training partners with Fi for activity tracking

The holidays are a time of joy and celebration for many families, but for their dogs, a constant stream of new people, smells and decorations can be overwhelming.

In 2005, Lee finally pushed: “Are we just going to keep talking about this, or are we going to do it?” “I looked at a few franchise options, but when I came across Sport Clips, it resonated with me,” Hill says.

Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash separate from the Franchise Group, Inc. and operate as an independent corporate entity.