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Your Pet Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in pet franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage News
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. 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. 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 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, 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 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
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. 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.
National Dog Daycare Chain Revs up Franchising ProgramAfter spending the last two years perfecting the business model of the dog daycare franchise, Dogtopia is gearing up for record growth over the next year, as access to credit is easing and the pet industry shows no signs of slowing down. Dogtopia Raises $50,000 to Benefit Charities in 2010Dogtopia, a national upscale dog day care business, exercised its philanthropic outreach throughout all of 2010, bringing in a record amount of charity donations on a local and national level. Fetch! Pet Care Launches Online Contest for their Pet-Obsessed FansDid you recently spend your daughter's college fund on a five-star celebration for Fido's birthday? Do you have more photos of Fluffy in your home than of everyone you know combined? If so, Fetch! Pet Care wants to hear from you as part of their new onlin Bark Busters Receives Franchise 50 AwardBark Busters, the world's largest, most trusted dog training company, received the Franchise 50 Award from Franchise Business Review. The 4th annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards are presented to the top 50 franchisor companies that achieve the... Founder & CEO of Dogtopia Franchise Named One of D.C.'s Most Influential WomenDogtopia 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 recently awarded with the "Women Who Mean... Founder & CEO of Dogtopia Franchise Named One of D.C.'s Most Influential WomenDogtopia 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 included on the recently released... Bark Busters Celebrates the Bond Between Children and Dogs with "Kids 'n' Paws" Photo CompetitionSince dogs are such an important part of many kids' lives, Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, invites kids and their furry friends to "capture the moment" by participating in the Kid's 'n' Paws photo competition at... Petland in Marietta Assists in Rescue and Care Efforts of Puppies from Parkersburg Puppy MillThe Petland store in Marietta, Ohio, has announced its efforts to assist in the rescue of nearly 1,000 dogs and puppies from Whispering Oaks Kennel in Parkersburg. Ottawa Franchisor Nominated for Entrepreneaur AwardConcierge Home Services has been selected to compete for the title of The SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award, a readers' choice contest designed to find Canada's top Mom Entrepreneur. Texas Entrepreneur Featured On CNBC'S – THE BIG IDEACarlotta Lennox and her company, Hey Buddy, were featured on CNBC's national television show called The Big Idea. Tammy Cobb Earns Accreditation From Pet Sitters InternationalTammy Cobb, a Virginia Beach, VA pet sitter who owns FETCH! Pet Care of Virginia Beach/Chesapeake has earned the distinction of being a PSI Accredited Pet Sitter according to an announcement from Pet Sitters International. Pet Butler of Central Ohio Celebrates Twenty YearsPet Butler of Central Ohio, for its 20 years of service in the pet waste cleanup and removal industry. Pet Butler of Central Ohio proudly serves hundreds of customers each week, performing more than 50,000 yard cleanings a year. Wild Birds Unlimited Proud to Sponsor Citizen Science ProjectOne little chickadee. Two little chickadees. Three little chickadees…. Though it may sound like an episode of Sesame Street, it's really part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, an important study sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited that helps better.. Wild Birds Unlimited Proud to Sponsor Citizen Science ProjectOne little chickadee. Two little chickadees. Three little chickadees…. Though it may sound like an episode of Sesame Street, it's really part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, an important study sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited that helps better.. SPCA International Names Bark Busters 'Best of the Best'SPCA International (www.SPCA.com) announced the selection of Bark Busters Home Dog Training as an inaugural winner of its Best of the Best award, designating Bark Busters dog behavioural training services the "best of the best" in its category. Petland on Top-Ranked Franchise ListPetland, once again, is among top-ranked franchises in the United States. Inspiring Article on "True Tales of People Who Changed Careers" Tells Story of Going from a Banking Career to a Career as a Dog Trainer and Becoming aCareerbuilder's article focused on Jim's desire and decision at mid-life to make a drastic change in his career and his life. New York Times Articled Dated December 27, 2007 Cites the Rise of "a Chorus of Dog Whisperers" – People Wanting to Become Dog Trainers"Dog training is a skill set that continues to develop the trainer, says Burwell. With each dog you train you gain knowledge; with each owner you help to better understand what dogs need in order to be balanced, you become a better communicator... Pet Butlers Receive Franchisee Awards at First Annual ConventionPet Butler, the nation's leading pet waste cleanup and removal service, recognized several of its franchise partners with outstanding business achievement awards at its first annual CaCa Convention in Florida. Houston's Dog Whisperer, Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell's Petiquette is Featured in the USA Today's December 2007 Article onJim Burwell's Petiquette, responding to the needs of today's busy consumers, is a franchise that truly is innovative. SPCA International Announces the Best of the Best AwardsSPCA International (www.SPCA.com) announced today the first winners of their 2008 Best of the Best awards, which distinguish top products and services in different animal-related categories. Amy Nichols, Founder and CEO of Dogtopia Named as Finalist in 4th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in BusinessAmy Nichols, founder and CEO of Dogtopia, was named a Finalist in the Community Involvement Program of the Year and Best Entrepreneur – Service Businesses - Up to 100 Employees categories in the 4th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, presen |
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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