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Central Bark Appoints Todd Hillman as Director of Franchise Development

We’re pleased to announce that Todd Hillman has recently joined the Central Bark team as our new Director of Franchise Development. This announcement comes as Central Bark is experiencing record setting growth, continuous double digit revenue gains, and the opening and signing of multiple new locations and development agreements amid increased demand for dog care in the $123+ billion pet care space.

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Central Bark CEO Bob Crawford on the Wolf of Franchises Podcast

How do you take an established pet franchise and move it to the next level? Central Bark CEO, Bob Crawford, recently sat down with the Wolf of Franchises to discuss this and more on a recent podcast. Bob came to Central Bark from his role as president and CEO of Brook Furniture Rental, a national high end / high touch service company where he oversaw a team of 400 professionals delivering furniture in 26 states. During his tenure, he took Brook from a regional player in the industry to a national leader through innovation, new service lines, expansion, and operational improvements across the system. Prior to Brook Furniture Rental, he served as the director of North American marketing for Coca-Cola’s QSR (quick service restaurant) portfolio and was a brand manager for the Quaker Oats Company where he gained management experience in the pet food and pet treats businesses.

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Central Bark Oakdale, MN Now Open

Here we grow again! Central Bark is a brand on the move, and puppy parents in Oakdale, MN, and the surrounding communities are happy that Central Bark Oakdale is now open and accepting dogs of all shapes, sizes, and breeds for endless days of socialization, play, and whole dog care. Located just off Hwy 694 and Hwy 14, at 3115 Hadley Ave N, Central Bark Oakdale is owned and operated by our newest franchisees, Angie and Chris Holbrook.

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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.

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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.

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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.