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Your Pet Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in pet franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion 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. 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. 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. 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. 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... 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 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, Aussie Pet Mobile 'Rolls' into OntarioAussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet groomer on wheels, is on the move to Ontario.
In Home Pet Services Inc. Announces New Franchise Opportunities in the New York Tri-State AreaIn Home Pet Services Inc., a full service professional pet sitting business in Queens, NY is a rapidly growing business, has opened 3-franchise's in the past two years and just announced more opportunities for additional franchise's in the New York Tri-St Out-U-Go!(R) Expands to Serve Pet Parents in Downers GroveToday Out-U-Go!(R), the nation's premiere pet sitting and dog walking service, opens its Downer's Grove location. Over the last four months, the company has added three new Chicago-area locations. Recognized for its customized pet care... AD-vantage Promotions Opens 5 New DealershipsAD-vantage Promotions announces the opening of its newest dealerships servicing Sparta, NJ, Maple Grove, MN, Medina, OH, Dallas, GA and Collinsville, IL. AD-vantage Promotions is a recognized leader in Embroidery, Screen Printing... Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise Expands North American Market to Include CanadaWith North American pet owners spending an estimated $50 billion on pets this year alone, Aussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet grooming service, has announced expansion into Canada. The growth plan extends the brand's footprint in... Out-U-Go!(R) Adds Naperville Service to Its Growing LitterNew location brings top-notch pet care to Chicago's West Suburbs. Ruffin's Pet Centre Inc. Announces New Franchisee In Grimsby, OntarioKeith Gear, VP Finance, is very pleased to welcome Terry Donovan as the new operator of the Grimsby location. "Our Grimsby store has been recognized as the premier pet centre in the region for the past 24 years and we look forward to Terry continuing... Ruffin's Pet Centre Inc. Announces New Franchisee in Bedford, Nova ScotiaKeith Gear, VP Finance of Ruffin's Pet Centres Inc., is very pleased to welcome Naved Malim as the new operator of the Bedford Ruffin's location. "Our Bedford store has supplied expert knowledge and superior product selection to the region for the past...
Hey Buddy! Canada: Vending Has Gone to the DogsFor dogs and their owners across Canada, there's very little that can spoil a nice walk on a fine day - nothing, that is, until you discover you're short of those critical canine supplies. Innovative Pet Service Expands Across CountryBorn in Houston but spreading its wings, Waggin' Tailz has sold its third franchise and is setting up shop in Weare, N.H. The innovative petsitting service has followed a rapid path of success since its establishment in 2006, swiftly acquiring hundreds... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into California's North Santa Barbara CountyFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in California's North Santa Barbara County region to provide area residents with unsurpassed... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Royal Oak, MichiganFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Michigan's Royal Oak-Birmingham region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Kansas City, MissouriFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Missouri's Kansas City Northland region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Altamonte Springs, FloridaFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Florida's Greater Altamonte Springs region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet... Concierge Home Services Expands to GuelphConcierge Home Services, the full service household management company, is pleased to announce that it is opening a franchise in Guelph, Ontario. FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Sacramento, CaliforniaFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in California's Central and Downtown Sacramento region to provide area residents with... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Florissant, MissouriFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Missouri's Florissant to Bridgeton region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet car Paradise for Pups: New Dogtopia Offers Home Away from Home for Wilmington Area CaninesThere's a new stomping ground for Wilmington area dogs to hang out and have fun while their owners are at work, and it's already got a long line of tails wagging for a chance to gain entry into the ultimate dog daycare destination. FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Columbus, GeorgiaFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Georgia's North Columbus region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services
Paradise for Pups: New Dogtopia Offers Home Away from Home for San Diego Area CaninesThere's a new stomping ground for San Diego area dogs to hang out and have fun while their owners are at work, and it's already got a long line of tails wagging for a chance to gain entry into the ultimate dog daycare destination. FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into New York City's Upper West SideFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in New York City's Upper West Side area to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care... Innovative Pet Service Poised for GrowthWaggin' Tailz is a Houston native, but may not be staying home for much longer. The premiere petsitting service, which already cares for hundreds of pets in the Houston area, has sold its first two franchises, and founder Karen Cockrill has reason to... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Arizona's Central Tempe-West Mesa RegionFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Arizona's Central Tempe-West Mesa region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet... FETCH! Pet Care Commences New York Operations, Seeks Rapid Franchise ExpansionFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, with locations in 34 states across the U.S., today announced it has established its initial presence in New York City... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Brookline, MassachusettsETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Massachusetts' Brookline to Wellesley region to provide area residents with unsurpassed... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Ohio's Northern Summit CountyFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Ohio's Northern Summit County region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into New York's South Central Suffolk CountyFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in New York's South Central Suffolk County to provide area residents with unsurpassed... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Kansas City, MissouriFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Missouri's Kansas City region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into West Bloomfield, MichiganFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Michigan's West Bloomfield region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Santa Barbara, CaliforniaFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in California's Santa Barbara region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Kansas' Western Johnson CountyFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Kansas' Western Johnson County region to provide area residents with unsurpassed... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Continues Its Expansion Into Southern Rockland County, New York and Northern Bergen County, New JerseyFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has further expanded its locations in Southern Rockland County, New York... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into California's Santa Clarita RegionFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in California's Santa Clarita region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Champions Forest, TexasFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Texas' Champions Forest and Spring region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into San Dimas, CaliforniaFETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in California's Inland Valley region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care... |
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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