BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Camp Bow
Wow®, the largest and leading doggy day care and boarding
franchise, announced one of the most successful years in its
company history at the close of 2016 across all facets of the
company. The brand which is ranked #1 in the 2016 and 2017 pet
category on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list and a
recipient of three prestigious Stevie® Awards in 2016, not only
increased its annual year-over-year revenue by 9%, but its
nationwide franchise network generated more than $100 million in revenue, system wide. Camp Bow
Wow currently has more than 135 open Camps in 39 states (US) and 1
province (CAN), with 50 additional Camps currently in development,
figures that firmly solidify the brand's position as the foremost
leader in the doggy day care and boarding sector.
2016 proved to be one of the highest years of franchise sales
growth in Camp Bow Wow's 16-year history. The company's genuine
passion and execution for its vision of "Happy Healthy Pets, Happy
Healthy People" which is shared by the corporate team and
individual franchisees alike, helped contribute to the 18% increase
in the number of qualified leads of potential new franchisees.
Franchise sales grew from 19 sales in 2015 to 26 sales in 2016.
Camp Bow Wow expects its strong momentum to continue throughout
2017, projecting 30+ franchise sales, a record-breaking number. The
brand is off to an impressive start in Q1 with many new franchises
awarded in Michigan, Mississippi, South
Carolina and Texas, as well
as the opening of new Camps in Louisiana and Ohio.
Backed by the support and proven expertise of Camp Bow Wow's
executive team, the low-risk, high-growth franchise network has
experienced rapid expansion at the unit level. Camps increased
customer bases by 13.5%, welcoming 3.2 million dog visits
nationwide, and serving an average of 86 dogs per day per Camp. The
expansion brings the brand's concept of the highest levels of fun,
safety and service to an unparalleled number of two-legged and
four-legged customers. In addition, for Camps open at least one
year, the average gross annual revenue reached $780,000. Further, the company's top 25%
highest-earning franchises generated $1.1
million in revenue on average and 12 new Camps reached the
million-dollar milestone in 2016.
"The Camp Bow Wow team is passionate about providing the
absolute best service for our pets, pet parents, franchise owners
and local communities. We are thrilled the strong partnership
between our corporate support team and franchise owners resulted in
another year of unprecedented growth. Our system thrives on pushing
the boundaries and innovating in every aspect of the brand from
technology and facility design, to operational processes and
cleaning protocols. We look forward to reaching new heights in 2017
and continuing to be the trailblazer in the pet care sector," said
Camp Bow Wow President, Christina
Russell.
The company continues to align itself with strategic franchisee
partners who are interested in expanding and investing in the pet
care business. Through its thoughtful expansion strategy, Camp Bow
Wow projects to reach more than 300 units in the next five years
primarily focused on domestic growth across the US and further
expansion within the Canadian markets.
The company's nonprofit, The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, which
provides medical grants to dogs in need, also continued to expand
its philanthropic efforts. As charitable giving and animal
welfare are of the utmost importance to the pet-focused company,
Camp Bow Wow revamped the Foundation's website at the end of Q3 in
order to drive donations and generate new grant applicants. As a
result, the Foundation raised nearly $150,000 and more than 60 dogs were helped in
2016.
For more information about Camp Bow Wow, to find a location near
you, or to become a franchise owner, please visit
campbowwow.com.
About Camp Bow Wow®
In 16 years, Camp Bow Wow, the largest and premier pet care
franchise, has sold more than 150 franchises in 39 states and
Canada. The company has over 130
open locations and more than 50 in the process of opening across
North America, becoming a $100+
million dollar brand. In 2016 and 2017, the company was ranked #1
in the pet care category in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500
list. The Camp concept provides the highest levels of fun, safety
and service for its Campers, and peace of mind for their parents.
Dogs romp together in an open-play environment and pricing is
all-inclusive. The Westminster,
Colorado-based company started franchising in 2003, and
today over 70% of franchises have women in ownership positions. In
August 2014, Camp Bow Wow was
acquired by VCA, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a leading animal healthcare
company in the United States and
Canada.
The Camp Bow Wow brand family also includes:
- Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow® – premier in-home pet care
- Behavior Buddies® – premier dog training
- The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation – a non-profit organization
dedicated to providing urgent medical care funds to dogs who are
either homeless or whose parents cannot afford to pay their
veterinary bills.
About The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation:
When the going gets ruff, the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation helps
support the health and happiness of our four-legged friends to keep
them in their forever homes. The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation
provides grants of up to $2,500 for
individuals, shelters, and rescue groups across North America who cannot afford necessary
medical care for a particular dog. Individuals may apply for a
grant when they are struggling to cover the cost of their dog's
veterinary care, and a shelter or rescue group may apply for a
grant for a dog who is awaiting adoption pending veterinary care.
The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization. To learn more, make a donation, or apply for a
Bow Wow Buddies Foundation grant, please visit
www.bowwowbuddies.com.
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