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Love at First Bark: Central Bark Continues its Growth in the Southeast
Since our inception more than 20 years ago, Central Bark has become one of the most popular brands and sought-after dog franchise concepts. Since opening our first doggy day care location in Milwaukee, Central Bark has expanded its service lines and locations to communities across the country. Over the last several years, momentum has picked up steam with Central Bark signing on multiple new multi-unit and multi-brand franchise owners along with single unit operators to top new markets like Columbia, Jacksonville, and Orlando. READ MORE
Central Bark Drives Growth as Best-in-Class Franchise
Central Bark is set to soar to new heights, primed for explosive growth as a proven brand with a big heart in the booming pet industry. Backed by strong executive leadership and a new strategic financial partner in NewSpring Capital, Central Bark aims to expand as a national brand through franchising. The Wisconsin-based doggy day care pioneer, with 40 locations, is making its presence known with more Midwest growth and aggressive plans for another 200 units across the U.S. over the next decade.In the $123 billion pet industry, dog care is big business—and Central Bark leads the way for families and franchise owners alike. READ MORE
Three Questions with Franchisee Matt Sander, Sussex, WI
Why Central Bark?Five years ago, I decided to invest in Central Bark because I needed a change of pace. I knew I needed to find a different career path that would allow me to determine my own destiny and be in business for myself, but not by myself. I was a mechanic prior to my decision to become a Central Bark franchisee and the toll it was taking on my body was just too great. I had always volunteered at the Humane Society and had this incredible passion for dogs and when I realized that I could make it my career to work with dogs while becoming a small business owner and provide for my family, it was essentially destiny. READ MORE
Where did we Come From? The Central Bark Origin Story
It all started in the mid-90s when Jackie Jordan, a young, single Pfizer rep living in the outskirts of Milwaukee, got a puppy. For a while, Jackie was able to dash home during appointments to let out Saspirilla and play with her a bit and, at day’s end when it was dark and cold at 5pm in Wisconsin, Jackie would take her sweet little rottie mix to run around in a big field, occasionally happily running into other dogs and their owners. READ MORE
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Love at First Bark: Central Bark Continues its Growth in the Southeast
Since our inception more than 20 years ago, Central Bark has become one of the most popular brands and sought-after dog franchise concepts. Since opening our first doggy day care location in Milwaukee, Central Bark has expanded its service lines and locations to communities across the country. Over the last several years, momentum has picked up steam with Central Bark signing on multiple new multi-unit and multi-brand franchise owners along with single unit operators to top new markets like Columbia, Jacksonville, and Orlando. READ MORE
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