The pet care franchise has grown to over 40 locations.
By Andrew Carlo
REP’M Group has made a move in the pet care industry and announced it has added The Dog Stop to its portfolio.
Founded in 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Dog Stop provides all-inclusive pet care solutions including boarding, daycare, grooming, retail, in-home services, and training. The brand has grown to more than 40 locations in 16 states with over 30 additional locations in development, the group said.
REP’M Group is a full-service franchise development firm offering a suite of services to grow, build, brand, and scale emerging and established franchise brands. REP’M’s portfolio includes leading brands across fitness, wellness, home care, and lifestyle industries.
The Dog Stop said it will utilize REP’M Group’s four integrated pillars, “Grow’M, Build’M, Brand’M, and Scale’M,” to accelerate its national footprint and strengthen its position as one of the most trusted names in the pet care industry.
“When I first set out to create The Dog Stop, there wasn’t a single place where I could find all the services I needed for my own dogs under one roof,” said Jesse Coslov, founder of The Dog Stop. “We built this brand to be the all-inclusive, trustworthy resource that pet owners deserve, where dogs are cared for like family and owners have complete peace of mind.”
REP’M Group’s portfolio now includes leading brands across fitness, wellness, home care, and lifestyle verticals, such as Alloy Personal Training, Art of Drawers, HOMEstretch, HealthSource, Medi-Weightloss, Monster Mini Golf, MilkShake Factory, Musicologie, Pause Studio, Renew Medic, SWEAT440, 2nd Family, and WOW Windowboxes.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome The Dog Stop into the REP’M family,” said Nick Sheehan, founder and managing partner of REP’M Group. “The pet care industry is thriving, and The Dog Stop has carved out a unique position with its all-in-one model, strong leadership, and proven success. Our team is excited to help grow this brand nationwide.”
The total investment to open a The Dog Stop franchise ranges from $553,500 to $1.1 million, with the largest variables being the condition of the premises and required leasehold improvements.
The average investment in a The Dog Stop location typically falls between $750,000 and $850,000, which covers everything needed to open and operate on day one. Franchise candidates must have a minimum net worth of $750,000 and at least $350,000 in liquidity to ensure appropriate capitalization and support through the ramp-up period.
Information about franchise opportunities at The Dog Stop can be found Franchisemagazineusa.com/listing/the-dog-stop/
