5 Reasons Why Now is the Right Time to Consider Franchise Ownership

Given that the past year has been marked by a global pandemic that put millions of people out of work and plunged the economy into a precarious position, the idea of starting a franchise business in the retail sector right now might seem fanciful at best. But if your business is pet care, there’s less …

Why a Franchise Is a Safer Choice Than a Startup

Blazing your own trail as an entrepreneur is becoming an increasingly popular choice for many people as the pandemic continues to transform workplaces. A great place to begin your entrepreneurial journey is deciding whether you should start a business from scratch or invest in a franchise. Launching a startup presents some challenges, including finding a …

The Biggest Trends in the Pet Care Industry

At the start of a new year, it’s time to look ahead and consider how pet care will be changed and shaped in the coming months. What’s on the horizon that may impact this industry? Here’s a closer look at just a few things that are likely to transform pet care in 2021. Pet subscriptions …

Dogtopia Is Growing By Treating Every Dog Like Family

Microsoft recently covered Dogtopia’s impressive growth, which has opened 90 franchises across the U.S. and Canada since 2017, with at least 60 more coming online in 2020. Neil Gill, CEO and president of Dogtopia, spoke to them about how the brand sets itself apart from other pet service providers by echoing the benefits of child …

Dogtopia Earns Global Franchise Magazine’s Best Lifestyle Franchise Award

Dogtopia, the nation’s fastest-growing pet franchise, is kicking off 2020 with another award after being recognized as Global Franchise’s Best Lifestyle Franchise. This recent accolade is priming the Phoenix-based brand for another explosive year as it prepares to debut in 7 new states with an additional 60 daycares slated to open this year. Each year, …

Dogtopia Is Part of the Family

In a suburban town in southeast Texas, the Ledbetter family gathers round a table in their break room for lunch every day. Having opened Dogtopia of The Woodlands North in June 2019, family time has become an essential priority. “People told us not to go into business together, but it has been awesome for us,” …

Dogtopia Crowned Industry Leader by Entrepreneur Magazine, Concludes Another Record Year of Growth

Dogtopia, the nation’s fastest-growing dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise, is looking forward to 2020 after another record year of success. Capping off a groundbreaking year of growth by awarding 120 new franchise licenses and opening 43 new daycare centers, Dogtopia ranked as the No. 1 pet services franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 41st Annual Franchise …

Dogtopia Named a Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

For the fourth year in a row, Dogtopia has been named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review. This is the magazine’s 14th annual ranking of the top 200 award-winning franchise opportunities. View the full list here. After surveying more than 27,500 franchisees from 307 of today’s leading franchise brands, Franchise Business Review determined the …

Dogtopia Named One of the Smartest-Growing Brands by Franchise Times

  Dogtopia is thrilled to be included in 2019’s Fast & Serious, Franchise Times’ annual ranking of the 40 smartest-growing franchises. To determine their Fast & Serious picks, Franchise Times uses a 10-point formula to identify fast-growing franchise systems that also have staying power, taking into account factors such as percentage sales growth, percentage unit …

Dogtopia Included in Top 100 Game Changers for 2019

Dogtopia has been included in the Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s TOP 100 Game Changers for 2019. The annual list recognizes brands that are making a difference in the world of franchising and creating business ownership opportunities. Franchise Dictionary Magazine finalized the list based on the following criteria: Making an impact Millennials choice Serving their community Impacting …

Become a Dogtopian

Looking for a career change? Hear from several Dogtopians on why they joined the team!

Podcast: Franchise Secrets with Alex Samios

A recent episode of Franchise Secrets featured Alex Samios, the VP of Franchise Development for Dogtopia. Host Erik Van Horn explored Samios’ franchise background and the team that he has built at Dogtopia. With 25 years in the industry and experience from franchisee to franchisor, Samios shared his wealth of knowledge to the show’s listeners. …

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