Insightful Franchise Testimonials

I’ve worked in the corporate world for 20 plus years now, mainly in fintech, but over the last five years or so, it kind of dawned on me that this is not the legacy I want to leave behind. It ended up being the one that I was really drawn to; It’s more like the core values of MaxStrength. Consistency. Always improving. Over-delivering. Putting the customer first. Helping people. I’m not paying a royalty to do my own thing, I’m paying a royalty because someone else already figured it out. I’m just doing what they did. We had the most successful opening of any location, I think.

Owning a Hike Doggie franchise has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. The business allows me to combine a passion for dogs, the outdoors, and building meaningful relationships with clients while creating a premium service that truly improves dogs' lives. I've been impressed by the strength of the brand, the support from the franchise team, and the opportunity to build a business that aligns with my values. If you're looking for a business that delivers purpose, flexibility, and the chance to make a real impact in your community, Hike Doggie is worth serious consideration.

As one of the earliest Hike Doggie franchisees, we've had a front-row seat to the growth of this brand. The training, systems, and support from both the founder and Loyalty Brands helped us launch quickly and focus on serving clients. In less than one year, we've built a growing client base and seen firsthand the demand for premium dog wellness services. If you're looking for a business that combines purpose, support, and significant growth potential, Hike Doggie is a very exciting opportunity.

I found myself retired in the middle of 2020, and I realized I didn’t actually want to retire yet. But companies weren’t looking for an IT Director with as many years of experience as I had. So it finally hit me in late October that I needed to be in charge of a business myself. Coming from the tech industry I never saw myself in the pet grooming business. But as I looked into the Bark & Mane Business Model I found that it was a great fit for me and my lifestyle.

I worked my way up to Vice President of Manufacturing at a company in Cleveland. But the company made the decision to outsource the manufacturing, and we suddenly closed down. When I became interested in Bark & Mane, I interviewed several other franchisees, and just knew that Bark & Mane was what I wanted to do. What job is more fun than growing your own business while working with pets? And after 4 and a half years running my franchise, I can definitely say that it was the right decision.

Do it. There is help from the Home Office and from other franchise owners. If you are looking for something different, this is the business for you.

Opening our own wine bar is a dream in the making and the experience so far has been truly incredible. What has made this journey even more rewarding is the outstanding support we've received from the Turquoise Wine Bar franchise team. From the very beginning, their commitment to franchisee success has been evident through the generosity, expertise, and genuine care they bring to every stage of the process.

Making the leap from my job to becoming a business owner was nerve-wracking at first. But Laura and Jen were by my side every step of the way, ensuring I was set up for success — and profitability — from day one.

It’s a sense of accomplishment. There is the monetary accomplishment and then there’s this sense of just doing what I now love doing.

There is a true sense of pride in my work now. I’m selling something where I see the direct results of how it’s going to affect somebody, and positively.