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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 NewsWoof 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 Camp Bow Wow Announces 2011 Second Quarter Golden Paw and Golden Wags + Whiskers WinnersCamp Bow Wow, the nation's largest pet services company, announces the five recipients of its Golden Paw Awards and one recipient of its Wag + Whiskers Award for the second quarter of the 2011 fiscal year. Child's Wish for New Puppy Granted at Petland Plano, TXPetland of Plano is honored to help grant the wish of 8-year-old Ella Jade Dreamer from Rockwall, Texas. Camp Bow Wow Launches Contest to Find Worst Behaved Dog in AmericaCamp Bow Wow, North America's largest and fastest growing pet care franchise, an INC 5000 company, announces the launch of its "Bad to the Bone" contest, a nationwide hunt for the worst behaved dog in North America. With Spring Now Here, a National Pet Franchise Answers the Question: "How Much To Charge For Dog Walking?"Dogs Love Running!, experts in the pet franchise service industry, see spikes around this part of the year on their pet blog for articles relating to starting a dog and pet-related business. 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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. DoodyCalls: Making the World a Better Place to Live, One Scoop at a TimeDoodyCalls franchisees make the world a better place to live in by helping to keep the environment clean. With upwards of 78 million dogs and 86 million cats now owned as pets in the United States, the amount of waste produced every year is monumental. Camp Bow Wow Selects BoeFly to Assist Its Franchisees in Obtaining Bank FinancingBoeFly, the premier online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, announced today that Camp Bow Wow, the nation's largest pet services company, has selected BoeFly to assist its franchisees in obtaining bank financing. 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. 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 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. 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 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 Camp Bow Wow Named to Franchise Business Review's Franchisee Satisfaction Awards List for 2011Camp Bow Wow, the nation's largest pet services company, announces that it is a recipient of the Franchise Business Review's Satisfaction Awards for 2011. The privately held company is ranked #42 in the comprehensive list of successful mid-size franchise 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... 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 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. 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. Petland on Top-Ranked Franchise ListPetland, once again, is among top-ranked franchises in the United States. 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 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. 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. Camp Bow Wow Launches "Furry Fitness Challenge"Camp Bow Wow, the nation's largest pet services company, announces today the launch of its "Furry Fitness Challenge," a nationwide call to action for owners and pets to lead a healthier lifestyle. As 34% of Americans are clinically obese, this phenomenon 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. 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. 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. 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... 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, 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 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 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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.. 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. 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. 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... 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... Tips to Help Prepare Your Dog for the Arrival of a New BabyIn support of Baby Safety Month in September, Bark Busters 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.. 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. |
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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