How to Increase Revenue for Dog Daycare Franchises

Finding ways to increase revenue is an important consideration for any business. Not only can it help you to maintain and grow financially month over month, but revenue growth can lead to your business better meeting the needs of your customers. This is extremely important, especially for franchisees, as building relationships with customers can lead …

How Baby Boomers and Millennials Are Helping the Growth of the Dog Daycare Industry

Despite its current popularity, dog daycare was once a farfetched idea – at least it was when Dogtopia entered the scene in 2002. Since then, we have seen its immense growth as it has flourished over the years into the multi-billion-dollar industry it is today. This progression can be seen with the success of our …

Tips for Making a Career Switch to Franchising Successful

Do you ever dream of leaving the rat race behind and becoming your own boss? Escaping from the confinement of a corporate environment and starting a franchise business is seen by many people as an ideal way to take greater control of their working lives while also benefiting from the tried-and-tested practices and brand recognition …

Three Errors to Avoid When Searching for a Franchise

Careful care and consideration are required when evaluating most new business opportunities. This is especially true when it comes to choosing the right kind of franchise opportunity to invest in. Too often, however, prospective franchise owners make costly errors and mistakes, sometimes with significant consequences for their professional success and personal happiness. When considering which …

Does Location Affect the Success of Your Franchise Business?

You have likely heard the old adage, “location, location, location,” but does it actually hold true? In most respects, yes, it does, and it is about planning beforehand and making the most out of your location that matters. The location of your franchise has the power to make or break your business, which is why …

How Dogtopia Creates a Better World for Our Dogs

When choosing a franchise, prospective business owners often research a franchisor’s values and commitments. Our franchisees love Dogtopia because every decision we make stems from our love for dogs! As far back as our early days of 2002 when the idea of a doggie daycare seemed a bit farfetched to some, it was our commitment …

How to Take Advantage of the Post-Pandemic Franchise Industry Boom

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the franchise industry faced uncertainty and disruption. Now, as businesses across North America reopen, interest in the franchise industry has reached new heights. While many small businesses suffered during the pandemic, most franchise systems offered stability and support, making them even more attractive than ever. If you have …

Three Ways to Track Your Franchise’s Success

There are plenty of day-to-day details that need attention when running a franchise, and how well you’re able to take care of all of them will be hugely important in determining business success. Even amid dealing with daily operations, it’s essential for franchise owners to zoom out and track some of the big picture indicators …

How Dogtopia Helps You Every Step of the Way Through Franchise Ownership

Dogtopia is always looking for passionate franchisees to join our growing family, and to help make the process as seamless as possible, we’re here to help guide you every step of the way. This post will begin to cover how we set up our valued franchisees for success, but we encourage you to check out …

Why Hiring the Right Employees is Crucial for a Dog Daycare

No matter what kind of business you’re in, it’s vitally important to find and hire the right people to work for you. The key is identifying the specific skills and abilities needed for various positions at your business and being able to recognize those qualities in your candidates. Hiring staff to work at a doggie …

What Type of Franchisor Support Should Franchisees Expect?

One of the major benefits of becoming a franchisee is the opportunity to get involved with an established business, one with tried-and-true methods and instant name recognition among customers. Besides history and reputation, however, franchisees get something else when they become part of a franchise business model: support from the franchisor. Franchisors want to grow …

How to Build a Budget for Your Franchise

Budgeting and financial planning aren’t the most fun and exciting parts of franchise ownership, but there’s certainly no denying their importance. Only by creating a complete picture of your costs and expenditures, and measuring those totals against your revenues, can you truly determine whether your franchise is financially healthy or in danger of failing. Budgeting …

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