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Your Pet Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in pet franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the pet franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Pet Franchise NewsVilla La Paws Pet Resort Announces the Launch of its Nationwide Franchise ProgramVilla La Paws, a cage-free pet resort, spa and dog training company, today announced the launch of its nationwide franchise program, Villa La Paws LLC, as part of its goal to expand the brand’s footprint nationwide.
Dogs Love Running! Pet Franchise Moves to Larger Corporate Office to Accommodate GrowthDogs Love Running!, a unique pet franchise focusing on helping pets live longer and behave better through exercise, has changed the location of their corporate franchise headquarters and moved into a new and larger space in Lisle, Illinois. Pet Planet Introduces a Breakthrough Innovation in Pet Health & Wellness Consultations for its’ CustomersPet Planet is excited to introduce its’ newest innovation in pet health and wellness, the Pet Nutrition & Health Consultation Program. Petland on Top-Ranked Franchise ListPetland, once again, is among top-ranked franchises in the United States. Dog Walking/Running Franchise Expanding To Eastern Regions Of The NationDogs Love Running!, a unique pet franchise focusing on helping pets live longer and behave better through exercise, is now expanding to multiple states across the nation, including those along the east coast. Aussie Pet Mobile Canada Arrives in Toronto's York Region.Aussie Pet Mobile Canada, the nation’s largest mobile pet grooming business in the $50-plus billion pet industry, today announced the recent opening of it's 40th franchised territory in Toronto, Ontario.
The Barking Zone Dog Daycare Grand Opening at Farmstead Veterinary Clinic in Jasper, AlabamaThe Barking Zone Dog Daycare (The BZ) opens its newest franchise location in Jasper, Alabama this month at Farmstead Veterinary Clinic. Pet Supplies Plus Acquires Largest FranchiseePet Supplies Plus (“PSP”) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of its largest franchisee, consisting of twelve stores in Northeast Pennsylvania. PSP, a portfolio company of Irving Place Capital, is the third-largest pet... Dog Walking Franchise Announces Star Search For Fun, Savvy, And Energetic Franchisees In IllinoisDogs Love Running!, the nation’s most unique, fun, and exciting dog walking franchise, is now conducting a “star search” for fun, savvy, and energetic franchisees in Illinois. Dog Walking In Naperville, IL Just Got A Lot More Fun With New Dogs Love Running! FranchiseDogs in Naperville, Lisle, Wheaton, and Glen Ellyn, Illinois have something new to bark about in 2012! Dogs Love Running!, the nation’s most unique, fun, and exciting dog walking franchise, has opened a new location with owner Heidi Janss.
Pet Butler, America's Pet Waste Cleanup Service, Announces a New Service for Cat OwnersIn over 1600 towns nationwide, America's Pet Waste Cleanup Service is the world's largest, most respected and first coast-to-coast poop scooping service providing reliable, professional service to over 12,000 clients each week. Petland Israel Celebrates Grand OpeningPetland, Inc. is moving forward internationally, expanding its franchise borders with the recent grand opening of a new retail pet store in Netania, Israel. Bark Busters Offers Tips To Keep The Holiday Season Fun And Safe For Your DogIn the spirit of the coming season, Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, offers helpful holiday tips for dog owners on how to keep their dogs safe and happy during the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah. Bark Busters USA Named 2011 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs MagazineIn honor of Veterans Day, Bark Busters USA announces it was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2011 Military Friendly Franchise(R) by G.I. Jobs Magazine. Dogtopia Signs Four New Franchise Deals to 'Live, Love & Play' in Delaware, Virginia and New JerseyAfter spending the last two years perfecting the business model of the dog daycare franchise, Dogtopia, a leading provider of the highest quality dog daycare in the United States, announced today it has signed four franchise agreements that will bring... Pet Supplies Plus Announces Retirement of Harvey SolwayPet Supplies Plus (PSP) announced today that Harvey Solway, Executive Chairman of the company, is retiring effective December 31, 2011. PSP, a portfolio company of Irving Place Capital, is the third largest pet specialty retailer in the United States. Canines Fighting Cancer: Dogtopia Pampers Dogs for a CauseDogs across the country will get primped and pampered in October, all in the name of breast cancer awareness and research. Zoom Room(R) Locations Nationwide Host Responsible Dog Ownership DayZoom Room, a dog training franchise and canine social club specializing in dog agility, will host celebrations in recognition of Responsible Dog Ownership Day at all the company's nationwide locations this month.
Tips to Help Prepare Your Dog for the Arrival of a New BabyIn support of Baby Safety Month in September, Bark Busters New Survey of Nationwide Network of Dog Trainers Contradicts Conventional BeliefsAs part of its ongoing mission to enhance dog ownership by improving the emotional bond between humans and their canine companions, Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, has pooled the collective experience of its U.S. trainers to compil Back-to-School Tips for Families with DogsWhen kids go back to school, the stress can be huge on the family, including the dog. This abrupt change in routine can seriously affect our furry friends, who are creatures of habit. But with a little understanding and preparation before the first day of Dogtopia Raises over $24,000 to Benefit Working K-9s Across U.S.Over a thousand dogs across the country were bathed, towel-dried and spritzed last month all in the name of charity. Dogtopia, a chain of upscale dog day care and spa facilities, held its seventh Annual Charity Dog Wash to benefit working dogs, raising a Zoom Room(R) Joins in on World Premier Screening of Marley & Me: The Puppy YearsIn honor of the "world's worst dog," Marley, and the launch of Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, Zoom Room is rallying together L.A.'s silliest dogs and quickest puppies to participate in a tricks and agility contest on Saturday, August 13 at The Grove, l Woof Gang Bakery Adds Woof Gang Grooming and Woof Gang Doggie Daycare to Franchise OfferingsWoof Gang Bakery, the nation's fastest-growing retail pet supply company and leader in the franchise industry, embarks on two new lines of business as part of their franchise offerings. Now, Woof Gang Bakery stores may also include Woof Gang Grooming and Bark Busters Offers Tips To Help Dog Owners Travel Safely With Their PetsWhen traveling to visit family and friends this summer, more and more pet owners are taking their pets along too. Whether traveling by car, truck, plane or train, Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, offers helpful tips for the estimate Woof Gang Bakery Adds Woof Gang Grooming and Woof Gang Doggie Daycare to Franchise OfferingsWoof Gang Bakery, the nation's fastest-growing retail pet supply company and leader in the franchise industry, embarks on two new lines of business as part of their franchise offerings. Now, Woof Gang Bakery stores may also include Woof Gang Grooming and Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. Adopts Engage121 as Its Social Media Management SolutionEngage121, Inc., a social media management software company, announces that Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc., the original and largest backyard bird feeding and nature specialty retail franchise system, selected the Engage121 Enterprise portal as its social net Dogtopia Hosts Annual Charity Dog Wash to Benefit Working K-9sA national dog day care franchise is giving back this summer to dogs who work year-round. Through charity dog washes taking place over one weekend, July 16 and July 17, Dogtopia has set out to raise $25,000 for working canines across the United States. Aussie Pet Mobile Expands Services to 1.5 Million British Columbians and Their Beloved PetsAussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet grooming business, continues to enjoy stunning growth in the North American $50-plus billion dollar pet industry. Aussie has recently expanded their coverage to 32 territories throughout British Columbia, Zoomin Groomin(R) Now Pampers Pets Door-to-Door throughout Space CoastResidents from Titusville to Sebastian, FL will now be able to take advantage of a new mobile pet grooming service that beautifies pets at your location, rain or shine. Zoomin Groomin® offers a variety of traditional dog grooming and cat grooming mobi Founder & CEO of Dogtopia Franchise Recognized as Mid-Atlantic's Successful Woman EntrepreneurDogtopia founder and CEO Amy Nichols, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned her lifelong love of dogs into a growing national franchise of upscale dog day care, spa and boarding facilities, was one of 25 women awarded SmartCEO Magazine's "Brava! Women Busi FETCH! Pet Care Partners up with Halo Pet FoodFetch! Pet Care just announced Halo, Purely for Pets as a founding partner of its Customer Loyalty Club, which provides exclusive rewards free to all Fetch! customers. Through this partnership, Fetch! customers receive 20% off all Halo natural pet product Bark Busters Offers Free Resources for National Dog Bite Prevention WeekAs part of its ongoing commitment to keep pets and people safe, Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, will give free dog safety seminars for community-based organizations. Additionally, Bark Busters is offering the Bach & Buster Budd
Zoom Room(R) Inks Franchise Deals to Bring Agility Training Centers, Canine Social Clubs to Denver, CO; Charlotte, NC and Claremont, CAThe Zoom Room®, the world's first dog agility training franchise and the only brick-and-mortar dog training franchise in America, announced today it has signed three separate franchise agreements that will bring new locations to Denver, CO; Charlotte, We don't want to ingest medications that can have adverse effects and we don't want that for our animal companions.On Nov. 29, 2010, Pet Corner International launched its official National advertising campaign on DirecTV, reaching over 78 million viewers. Then on February 14th, 2011, PCI expanded it's National Television campaign on DISH Network, total reach is now ov FETCH! Pet Care Partners up with FURminator, Inc.Fetch! Pet Care just announced Furminator, Inc. as a founding partner of its Customer Loyalty Club, which provides exclusive rewards and educational information free to all Fetch! customers. Through this partnership, Fetch! customers can receive discounts FETCH! Pet Care Announces 70 Percent off Online MerchandiseThis week only, FETCH! Pet Care is offering 70 percent off their entire stock of online merchandise, from water bottles to women's shirts, to pet food bowls. Tips on Introducing a New Dog to Your Household "Pack"Bringing a new dog into the family is an exciting time for the human "pack" members, but can create stress for the non-human pack—whether dog (both new dog and resident dog), cat, bird, or other small pet. Understanding how to manage pet introductio FETCH! Pet Care Launches Free Customer Loyalty ClubFetch! Pet Care has launched a Customer Loyalty Club, which provides exclusive rewards and valuable information to all its customers at no additional cost. Aussie Pet Mobile 'Rolls' into OntarioAussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet groomer on wheels, is on the move to Ontario. Dogtopia Raises Major Funds to Support Local Charities with 'Lucky Dogs Give Back'Dogtopia, a national upscale dog day care franchise, raised a record amount of donations during St. Patrick's Day week to support local charities with their Lucky Dogs Give Back Fundraiser. Petland Expands Pet Adoption ProgramPetland is proud to announce the growing success of its national Adopt-A-PetSM program, a community service initiative to help find homes for abandoned or unwanted pets.
Bark Busters Offers Tips for Responsible Dog OwnershipBecome a responsible dog owner during February—"Responsible Dog Ownership Month" — with tips from Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company. Dogs need order and leadership from their "pack leader," which means that good canine man |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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