Skiptown, a tech-enabled pet care facility offering dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and walking, has announced the launch of its franchising program. The company, which currently operates three corporate-owned locations in Charlotte, Atlanta, and Denver, aims to expand its national footprint by inviting entrepreneurs to join its premium concept. The move comes as nearly half of U.S. households own a dog, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, fueling demand for specialized pet care services.
CEO Mike Rotondo stated, 'We're proud to announce that Skiptown is now open for franchising, marking an exciting new chapter in our growth as we expand to meet the rising demand for personalized pet care.' Rotondo emphasized that Skiptown's proprietary technology enables convenient in-car drop-off and pick-up, as well as easy customization of appointments. The brand's highly trained team is equipped to extend the premium experience to new markets at an affordable cost.
As part of its franchise launch, Skiptown is introducing new facility prototypes that deliver its signature services in dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and dog walking. The company is initially targeting growth in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Chief Development Officer Patti Rother, who has extensive experience scaling franchise brands, is leading the franchise growth strategy.
'Skiptown has demonstrated strong unit and growth performance and is entering franchising with proven programs and technology that set us apart in the industry,' Rother said. 'We've already welcomed more than 50,000 dogs in our three corporate locations, and we see a significant opportunity ahead to share the benefits of Skiptown with more pups and their people across the country.'
Skiptown is already seeing strong early interest in its franchising opportunity. The company is set to host its initial Meet the Team Day in Atlanta on October 22, welcoming prospective franchise candidates from multiple states. This response highlights the brand's building momentum and that its first three locations are a launchpad for further growth.
For more information on Skiptown, visit https://skiptown.io. To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit https://skiptown.io/franchising/.
