How Owning a Pet Butler Business Gives You More Time for What Matters 

Most business owners trade their freedom for income. But what if your business gave you both?  Many people dream of owning a business because they want flexibility, fulfillment, and financial independence. Yet for most small business owners, reality looks different, long hours, constant problem-solving, and not enough time left for what matters most.  That’s where […]

How to Set Realistic Business Goals and Actually Achieve Them 

Did you know that 92% of people who set New Year’s goals never achieve them? (University of Scranton study). The same thing happens in business: entrepreneurs often start with ambitious ideas, but without a plan, those goals fade away. The difference between businesses that thrive and those that struggle often comes down to setting goals […]

7 Signs You’re Ready to Own Your Own Business

Thinking about owning your own business? It’s a big step, but also one of the most rewarding moves you can make. Whether you’re motivated by more flexibility, financial independence, or the chance to build something meaningful, recognizing when you’re truly ready is key. Here are 7 signs you might be prepared to take the leap […]

From Side Hustle to Full-Time Success

When Patrick Lanigan, from Des Moines, Iowa, first heard about Pet Butler, he wasn’t completely sold. “I called my broker and asked, ‘What is it?’ He said it was a pet care and dog waste removal franchise, and I said, ‘I’m not interested,’” Lanigan recalled with a laugh. “But he told me to wait and […]

Where Pet Care Meets Community Impact

The Pet Butler Franchise Opportunity The Pet Butler name, hinting at the brand’s unshakable devotion to pets, is also celebrated for its overriding social mission: “Serving Pets and Their People – While Enriching the Quality of Life in the Communities We Serve.” Going far beyond waste disposal services and pet care, Pet Butler franchise owners […]

Scaling Smart (Helping Owners Grow With Less Risk)

Starting a home service business, especially in the growing pet services industry, can be a lucrative venture. Pet Butler, a leading multi-service pet care franchise, offers a proven system that allows owners to keep their jobs or run other businesses while minimizing risk and using profits to scale faster. However, scaling requires careful planning, a […]

A One-Stop Shop for Pets

Pet Butler has risen to the top of the pet-care industry. Since its inception in Columbus, Ohio, in1988, this professional pet-waste removal service has given families, businesses and dog parks the peace of mind of knowing their pets can live in a clean, safe environment. According to a survey conducted by the American Pet Products […]

The Power of a Proven System: How Franchising Simplifies Business Ownership

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Starting a business is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. From marketing to customer acquisition to daily operations, entrepreneurs face countless challenges when building a company from scratch. That’s why many aspiring business owners turn to franchising—a proven system that simplifies business ownership and provides built-in support to help them succeed. Why Franchising is […]

Kickstart Your Pet Business Goals for 2025: Building a Winning Marketing Plan

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As the calendar turns to 2025, it’s the perfect time to set new goals and map out a strategic marketing plan for your pet business. Whether you’re looking to expand your customer base, enhance client loyalty, or grow your services, a goal-oriented marketing plan is essential to achieving success in the competitive pet care industry. […]

Uniting Over a Love for Animals

Susan Curtis and her daughter, Shannon Spinney, have always been close, but their investment in a Pet Butler franchise in Franklin, Tennessee, in 2020 further solidified their relationship. Curtis, a former tax-consulting franchise owner in the Nashville area, accepted a buyback offer in 2014, but she wasn’t ready to retire. Spinney was a college student studying […]