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Coming out of what they agree was a tough year impacted by economic headwinds and shifting consumer spending, three franchisor executives said…
Research showing the modern pet owner treats their dog more like their child bodes well for concepts like Dogtopia. The brand posted $114 million in systemwide sales last year, an increase of 100.5 percent from 2020’s $57 million. Dogtopia’s pre-pandemic 2019 sales were $65 million.
“I'd love to never have to sleep. I love sleeping, but I don't like the time it takes.” — Neil Gill, CEO, Dogtopia
Editor Laura Michaels asks the tough questions—What superhero power would you most like to have? What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?—…
A Q&A with Neil Gill, CEO of Dogtopia, in which he talks about learning Italian, collecting fake fruit and why he thinks social media isn't healthy.
Day care, not overnight boarding, is the majority of Dogtopia's business, which at least one franchisee says makes the brand more recession-proof.
John Ledbetter spent 30 years with Liberty Mutual, serving large, commercial customers in insurance, risk management and crisis management. Now he owns a Dogtopia franchise in The Woodlands, Texas, north of Houston, with his daughter as operations manager. "It has been an incredible ride," he said, in this week's series of articles revisiting brands that won Franchise Times Zor Awards honors.
While supporting children with autism is a noble and popular cause, Dogtopia is focusing on adults. Its experience has shown many adults with …
Attracting and keeping qualified, dedicated employees is a challenge in all industries, with no reprieve in sight. Blending benevolence with brass tacks, Dogtopia has sniffed out relief for its franchisees by educating them about the benefits of hiring adults with autism.