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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 NewsYee-Paw! Grab your pawdners and Come on Down to Camp Bow Wow(R) The Woodlands for a Dog-gone Wild Grand Opening on Saturday, January 21!Grab your pawdners and Dogsey Doe over to Camp Bow Wow for a down-home, Dog-gone Wild Grand Opening Round- Up on Saturday, January 21st from noon to 3 pm. 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 'N Bubbles Dog Wash to Expand Through Franchising"A regularly bathed dog is a healthier, happier pet!" Bark 'N Bubbles Dog Wash offers an easy, convenient, and affordable way for owners to keep their dogs clean and healthy. 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... Villa 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. Dog Walking/Running Franchise Expanding To Fill The Needs Of West Coast LifestyleDogs 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 in the western part of the country. 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. Mobile Pet Franchise Moguls Plan on Grooming Their Way to Record Growth in CanadaAussie Pet Mobile Canada is the nations largest mobile pet grooming business in the $50+ Billion Dollar North American Pet industry. 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. Dogtopia Brings Upscale Dog Daycare, Spa and Boarding Facility to DanversDogtopia, a full-service dog daycare, spa and boarding facility known for providing dogs with a fun and positive experience, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its newest location at 139 Endicott Street, offering Danvers area dog owners peace of mind... 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. 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... 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. 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. Camp Bow Wow® Signs 200th FranchiseTop dog day camp and pet boarding company Camp Bow Wow's paw print just got bigger with the signing of its 200th franchise of doggy daycare and overnight camps. 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 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. Woof Gang Bakery Unleashes New Retail Store and Pet Grooming Location in RaleighWoof Gang Bakery, a leader in pet industry franchising, embarks on its newest store in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is the company’s third franchise in North Carolina, with other locations in Asheville and Cashiers. 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... Woof Gang Bakery Opening Two New Franchise Locations in South FloridaWoof Gang Bakery, the nation's fastest-growing gourmet dog treat bakery and retail store franchise, announces the opening of their newest location in Key Biscayne, Fla. in April 2008. FETCH! Pet CareTM Expands Into Pennsylvania's Central Bucks CountyFETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Pennsylvania's Central Bucks County region to provide area... Landscape Lighting Firm Lights up DallasLocal homeowners, builders and landscape architects looking to create visually dramatic properties have a port in the storm with Lighthouse Landscape Lighting of Dallas. Dogs and Families of North Texas and Plano, TX Get PetiquetteDogs and families of Plano, TX get Petiquette. Rhonda Rider, local multinational telecommunications expert and now owner of a Jim Burwell's Petiquette, brings peace, harmony and communication to thousands of doggie households with proven dog training... FETCH! Pet CareTM Expands Into the Chicago Loop-Lincoln Park Region of IllinoisFETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Chicago to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care... Pet Butler Ridding Greater Cincinnati of Dog Waste, One Pile at a TimePet owners in greater Cincinnati who are weary of picking up what their pets leave behind now have an affordable and environmentally friendly service to take care of the dirty work. Pet Butler, the nation's leading pet waste cleanup service, has... FETCH! Pet CareTM Expands Into Bothell, WashingtonFETCH! 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 Washington's Kirkland-Snoho region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care... Pet Butler, Nation's Top Pet Waste Cleanup Service, Expands to TennesseeJay Grider has opened the first Tennessee Pet Butler franchise, serving Franklin and the surrounding area. Pet owners who dread picking up what their pets leave behind now have an affordable and environmentally friendly service to take care of the... FETCH! Pet CareTM Expands Into Lake Mary, FloridaFETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Florida's Lake Mary region to provide area residents with... FETCH! Pet CareTM Expands Into Johnson County, KansasFETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Kansas' Johnson County region to provide area residents with... 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... 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. 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 Aussie Pet Mobile 'Rolls' into OntarioAussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet groomer on wheels, is on the move to Ontario. 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... Camp Bow Wow Introduces "one Brand, Three Solutions" Franchising ProgramCamp Bow Wow, the nation's largest pet services company, announces that it is now offering franchise sales of its three brands, Camp Bow Wow, Home Buddies and Bow Wow Behavior Buddies, in one package through its "One Brand, Three Solutions" program. Growi FETCH! Pet CareTM Expands Into Pennsylvania's Center City Philadelphia RegionFETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Pennsylvania's Center City Philadelphia region to provide area... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Texas' Clear Lake 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 Texas' Clear Lake region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. Hound Mounds Pet Waste Cleanup Service Offers Franchises Across AmericaHound Mounds dog and pet waste cleanup service keeps customer yards POOP FREE in Austin, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver areas. Now offering franchises to cities across America. West Point Graduate Has Gone to the Dogs, Paying $1.2 Million for Dog Poop BusinessMark Hamel, 1989 United States Military Academy graduate and successful businessman, has purchased the Dallas/Fort Worth area corporately owned franchise territories of Pet Butler for $1.2 million. Camp Bow Wow(R) Nashville's Dog Doors are Open and Ready to Begin Wagging TailsDogs are wagging their tails anticipating the opening of Tennessee's first Camp Bow Wow® in Nashville on August 29. FETCH! Pet CareTM Expands Into New Jersey's North West Bergen CountyFETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in New Jersey's North West Bergen County region to provide area... Pet Butler - Helping Rid Suburban Chicago of Dog Waste, One Pile at a TimeThe husband-wife team of Ian and Kimberlee Campbell have opened the first northwest suburban Chicago Pet Butler franchise, America's leading pet waste cleanup and removal service. 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 CareTM Expands Into Wilmington, North CarolinaFETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in North Carolina's Wilmington region to provide area residents with... FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Naperville, IllinoisFETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Naperville, IL to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet... 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. FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Katy, TexasFETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Katy, Texas to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care... Pet Butler, Nation's Top Pet Waste Cleanup Service, is now serving Seattle's EastsideLynda Gavagan and Kelly Cantoni have gone from "shampoo" to "dog poo." The two Bellevue hairdressers, along with Kelly's husband, Matt, have opened the first local franchise of Pet Butler, the nation's leading pet waste cleanup service. 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, 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... |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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