Top 5 reasons to become a Dogtopian

Considering a career change? Want to work in an industry where you love what you do? Want to own your own business? And did we mention DOGS?! Here are the top five reasons you should become a Dogtopian: Be in business for yourself, not by yourself By being a part of a franchise network, you …

Podcast: Understanding Your Target Market with Neil Gill

A recent episode of Franchise Euphoria featured Neil Gill, the CEO and President of Dogtopia. Host Josh Brown sat down with Gill to discusses Dogtopia’s growth and how franchisees can better understand their target market.  After diving into his business background and his experience with several different franchise systems, Gill discussed what led him to …

Dogtopia Once Again Makes Franchise Times’ Top 200+ List

The 2019 Franchise Times Top 200+ list went live this week, and we’re proud to announce that Dogtopia once again made the list, ranking at number 429! The Top 200+ list is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States by global system-wide sales, based on the previous’ year’s performance. …

Podcast: Peter Dufall on Transitioning from Manufacturing to Doggie Daycare

Peter Dufall spent 33 years in a successful manufacturing career and was looking for a change. When his plan to start his own manufacturing company didn’t work out, he turned to his other love: dogs. Dufall recently chatted with The Smart Franchisee Podcast about his extreme career change, his franchise selection process, and how he …

Interview: Shelly Mills on What It Takes to Be a Successful Dogtopia Franchisee

The Smart Franchisee Podcast recently sat down with Dogtopia of Northville owner Shelly Mills to discuss her path from home-based business owner to successful franchisee. Mills chatted with host Jessica Dhillon on how she and husband transitioned from an online business to a dog daycare, the vetting process for finding the right franchise, her strategies …

VP of Franchise Development Alex Samios Discusses Dogtopia’s Success on The Smart Franchisee Podcast

Thanks to The Smart Franchisee Podcast for hosting Alex Samios, Vice President of Franchise Development at Dogtopia, on a recent podcast. Host Jessica Dhillon sat down with Samios to get his tips on how prospective business owners should choose the best franchise, and why you should do your research on the entire franchise network, not …

Secrets to Franchising Success

Starting a business is harder than it looks. But in franchising, you are given a success and proven validated model to follow with higher success rates than independent businesses.  That’s why franchising is such an attractive option, especially for first-time owners. Experts agree there is a very thin line between businesses that fail and those …

Pet Care Vs Childcare: Why Dogtopia Is A Smart Business Move

In any industry, getting a successful business off the ground takes passion, skill and the right people to bring it to life. Even with the right combination, the industry you choose can make all the difference. While many have looked to the childcare industry and its vital role in the U.S. economy as a strong …

Why It’s Good Business to Have Purpose Beyond Profit

In any business, profit is the ultimate goal, but the motivation driving that profit can mean the difference between a short-term venture and long-term success. That’s the power of purpose. The Relationship Between Purpose and Profit According to Forbes, purpose-driven companies are more likely to have motivated employees, satisfied customers and higher business success than …

Dogtopia Makes Entrepreneur’s 2019 Top 500 Franchise List

We are happy to announce that Dogtopia has once again made Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list. In the new 2019 ranking, Dogtopia came in at the 204 spot, topping last year’s 205 rank. In its 40th year, Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list is the world’s best and most comprehensive franchise ranking and is one of the …

100 New Units Sold and 32% Same-Store Sales Growth After Record Year for Dogtopia

Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise, is entering 2019 on a high note after a year of accelerated growth and success. Over the course of 2018, the brand sold 100 units, successfully opened 25 Dogtopia locations and now has over 200 units under development. The Phoenix-based brand has shown impeccable growth not …

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