Dogtopia Opens in Oro Valley, AZ

Dogtopia of Oro Valley officially opened its doors on Monday, March 12. Congratulations to Teresa Leal-Holmes, Tony Haros and the Oro Valley team! The location is located in a predominate retail center of NW Tucson, Arizona featuring Sprouts, European Wax, The Joint, Lifetime Fitness and Smashburger as co-tenants. This is the second location in the …

5 Things to Consider When Evaluating a Franchise Opportunity

Interested in purchasing a franchise? Becoming a business owner can be an exciting time, full of new developments, thrills, and challenges. However, you need to do your research when considering a potential franchise opportunity. While you might only be able to see an amazing and unmissable chance, some careful scrutiny is required to make sure …

Dogtopia Opens in Overland Park, Kansas

Dogtopia recently opened a new location in Overland Park, Kansas on March 3, 2018. It’s located at 6905 W. 135th Street. See photos from the grand opening here, and visit Dogtopia of Overland Park’s website for more info.    

Millennials Are a Driving Force in the Pet Industry

Gen Y pet ownership has officially surpassed that of their Baby Boomer predecessors. Dogtopia’s CEO and President Neil Gill recently appeared on Cheddar to explain how millennials are changing the landscape for his dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise.

The Pet Industry Offers Opportunities for Military Veterans

Military veterans who are looking for a new mission should consider a career in the pet industry, according to a new article by Thrive. With their unique skill sets, veterans are well-positioned to succeed in this fast-growing industry. Hooper, a commissioned officer who previously served for the United States Army and now owns a Dogtopia …

Franchising a Pet Business

Dogtopia was featured in Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500 list in January 2018, and Pet Business recently took a look at what it takes for a company to make this list. “Demand and fast growth within the pet industry has allowed for Dogtopia to expand in both existing markets and new markets,” Neil Gill, CEO …

Dogtopia Opens in Stoughton, MA

Dogtopia recently opened a new location in Stoughton, Massachusetts on January 13. It’s the first Dogtopia Lite Model in the country, the franchise’s smaller-footprint option. Bill Polk owns the new Stoughton location, which features two playrooms and a separate spa area. Pet parents have the opportunity to purchase single day daycare passes, discounted multi-pack passes …

Dogtopia Expands to Albuquerque’s Westside

Dogtopia is launching its first New Mexico location at 3301 Coors Blvd. NW. in Albuquerque, and Albuquerque Business First recently interviewed the local franchise owners, husband-and-wife team Kim Bachechi and Oscar Gutierrez, about their new 5,300-square-foot facility. “Our mission is to create the most exciting day ever for pups, while giving their parents peace of …

Dogtopia Reflects on Record Year of Growth

Fastest-Growing Pet Franchise on Pace for 400 Units by 2021 Following the end of another impressive year of growth, Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise, enters 2018 positioned for further industry dominance. As U.S. pet industry expenditures top $70 billion, the brand ended the year with 65 operating stores and an additional 110 …

Dogtopia Named a 2018 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

Dogtopia was recently named a top franchise for 2018 by Franchise Business Review. This is the 13th annual ranking of the top 200 award-winning franchise opportunities. The list is available here. Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies …

Dogtopia Opens In San Jose, CA

Congratulations to Peter DuFall and his team on the successful opening of Dogtopia of San Jose!  This is our first location in San Jose, and the first in Northern California. To learn more about Dogtopia of San Jose, visit their website or Facebook page.        

Dogtopia Opens In La Grange, Illinois

Congratulations to Kris & Scott Modica and their team on the recent opening of Dogtopia of La Grange in Illinois! La Grange is the first of two Dogtopias for Kris and Scott in the Greater Chicago area. Downer’s Grove is currently undergoing renovations and will be completed in early 2018. To learn more about Dogtopia …

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