Franchise Friday podcast episode 205 host Melissa Pang speaks with Brandon Neilson of The Dog Stop

Franchise Friday podcast episode 205 host Melissa Pang speaks with Brandon Neilson of The Dog Stop

Franchise Friday, where you can watch or listen as we explore franchising, entrepreneurship, and small business ownership, speaking with the franchise industry thought leaders and subject matter experts that shape the Future Of Franchising. #FranchiseFriday – For more about our podcast, visit our website: https://futureoffranchising.com/ Produced by Franchise Source Brands International and The Entrepreneur’s Source.

Brandon Neilson­ – I have a 20-year career in franchise sales and development and have helped thousands of people become franchise business owners.

I am currently the Director of Franchise Development with The Dog Stop based in Pittsburgh, PA. The Dog Stop opened up its first location in 2009 and currently has 22 locations open and operating with many more to come.

The owners of The Dog Stop® spent several years researching the pet care industry, surveying the needs of local pet owners, and planning an all-inclusive facility after they saw a lack of transparency in the industry. Their goal was to create a fun and safe environment where dogs would love to come and play and pet owners would feel 100% confident in the superior care that their dogs were receiving.

In 2009, the first The Dog Stop® doors opened in Pittsburgh, PA. Since that day, The Dog Stop’s mission has been to deliver a superior experience for the dogs and their whole families by providing a safe environment, offering educational opportunities, anticipating and exceeding the needs of clients and their pet companions, instilling complete peace of mind for those we serve – and to earn their trust every day!

The Dog Stop is America’s favorite total dog care facility. With 20+ locations across 10 states devoted to clean and safe fun for your dog, this is where every dog wants to be. The Dog Stop is actively looking for franchise partners throughout the country to continue to expand its brand and service offerings. Dog Care Services include Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, Obedience Training, Self-Wash, In-home services, and an awesome retail store featuring the best pet foods, toys, accessories, and products available. The Dog Stop is currently franchising! We are actively seeking viable franchise candidates. For more information visit: https://thedogstop.com/franchising/why-choose-dog-stop/

According to Melissa:

We talk all the time, with our franchisor members and with our coaches, about how collaboration is the most important communication piece. You are actually interested in the client and invested in their success. At the Entrepreneur Source we have to do that piece of it. Otherwise, if it’s only on the franchisor side there’s no back and forth. Your example of two candidates who both came from very different backgrounds. One was a business consultant, and then the other an attorney. Without your collaboration, would either of them thought of a franchise working with dogs? How can I turn that into a business? And you are able to introduce them to this franchise!

According to Brandon:

Dog Stop is not a cookie cutter franchise. So, if you take all 21 of our locations that we have open and operating, not one looks exactly the same. Not one, they’re all different. And the reason why is because of the way we do it. Location is not critical because this is a destination business. We have million-dollar locations that are in light industrial spots. Our real estate can be an A level real estate, but it can also be light industrial, it can be flex, it can be commercial doesn’t have to be retail, we have flexibility. We are very open to new ideas. And all our franchisees have their own little things that they do in their own locations that are unique to them or their area. And I think that’s one of the things that is very refreshing for people and surprises people a lot because they especially if they’ve talked to other franchises that are like “no that has to be done this way or else “ …. Not with us. If it doesn’t take away from the brand. We’re totally fine with it. In addition, our investment level is a fraction of our competitors. Once people realize they can open two to four of ours for the same price as one of theirs and make the same amount of money with one location, it’s a no brainer. And the fact you know that we’re the only true one stop shop in the industry. Nobody else does what we do, we’re the only one stop shop for customers offering all services under one roof. Where some of our competitors are more specialized, they do one thing very well, we do everything very well.

Website: http://www.thedogstop.com

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