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The Pet Services Boom: Why Grooming, Daycare, and Training Franchises Are Fetching Investor Interest in 2025

Franchise Journal

Despite broader economic uncertainty, the pet services industry is booming. In 2024, Americans spent over $150 billion on their pets, and forecasts for 2025 show no signs of slowing down. At the heart of this surge is a distinct shift in how we treat our pets. In 2025, the tailwinds behind pet care are strong.

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Leading the Pack: Dogtopia Accelerates Growth as Largest Pet Services Franchise

Franchise Journal

With the global pet industry poised to grow to $500 billion by 2030, and the U.S. positioned to remain the largest market at a predicted $200 billion, it’s no question that the pet sector is the place to be. And as North America’s fastest-growing pet services franchise, Dogtopia is leading the pack.

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Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash Report Double Digit Mid-Year Growth Amid Record Industry Highs

Franchise Dictionary

. “Our rapid franchise growth and national recognition as top brands – not just in pet retail, but across franchising – demonstrate the power of our systems and our core mission of making pet services affordable and accessible. ” The pet industry is thriving alongside franchising in 2025.

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Veteran Says No to Retirement and Yes to Building a Family Business in Booming Pet Services Industry

Franchise Journal

In November he and his wife, Michelle, opened a franchised location of Pet Butler serving serve customers in several areas in and around Raleigh, North Carolina. It’s never too late to pursue your dreams. Just ask 55-year-old Michael Kidd, who recently retired after a 30-year career with the federal government (INS then Homeland Security).

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Top Pet Franchises and Key Drivers Behind the Industry’s Growth

American Veteran Franchises

Rising Disposable Income As disposable income rises globally, people are more willing to allocate funds to non-essential categories, including pet care. This trend is particularly strong in urban areas where pet owners have access to a variety of premium pet services and products.

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From Pet Shops to Pet Empires: The Evolution of the Pet Franchise Industry from the 1960s to Today

Franchise Journal

What began as a relatively modest retail-based sector in the 1960s has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry encompassing grooming, boarding, training, pet health, food delivery, and even pet services such as memorials and cremation. 1990s–2000s: Diversification of Pet Services By the 1990s, pet ownership in the U.S.

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Party Animals Fuel Pet Franchise Growth

Franchise Journal

billion on their pets in 2021 and the numbers are climbing, reflecting a cultural shift that's fueling a boom in pet services—especially those that embrace fun, celebration and wellness. households owning a pet, the demand for high-quality, personalized pet services is at an all-time high.