Sparkle and Opus Pawtner to Train the Pack

Empowering teams with mobile-first microlearning to deliver consistent, premium pet care nationwide.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise, announced an official partnership with Opus Training to support and scale its frontline training platform. As Sparkle rapidly expands nationwide, the brand continues to invest in empowering its teams to consistently deliver exceptional service + hospitality: a mission deeply aligned with Opus's innovative approach.

"Whether you're caring for pets or serving guests, the fundamentals are the same: consistent operations and exceptional customer experiences drive business success," said Rachael Nemeth, CEO and Co-founder of Opus Training. "Sparkle Grooming Co. gets it — as they scale rapidly, their team needs the right knowledge at the right moment to deliver that premium level of care. That's exactly what we built Opus to do."

Both Sparkle and Opus share a core commitment to empowering frontline teams through modern technology. By leveraging Opus's integrated training and daily execution tools, Sparkle will ensure that every salon — from the first location to the 100th and beyond — maintains the same high standard of personalized, wellness-focused dog grooming

"At Sparkle, our people are the heart of the brand. Partnering with Opus ensures every franchise partner and salon team member has the tools and confidence to deliver the kind of care often missing in pet services today," said Joe Aeppli, founder and COO. "This collaboration lays the groundwork for consistent operations and remarkable client experiences at every touchpoint."

With Opus's intuitive platform, accessible directly on mobile and built for real-world, fast-paced environments, Sparkle team members will receive seamless training, real-time updates, and clear task management, empowering them to deliver the Sparkle difference in every community they serve.

About Opus Training
Opus helps multi-location businesses maintain consistent operations across their frontline workforce through integrated training and daily execution tools. Corporate and franchise teams use Opus to ensure every location delivers the same quality experience while keeping teams up-to-date with real-time updates. The platform delivers company standards through seamless training, task management, and manager oversight tools that scale with the business. Opus serves hundreds of growing hospitality and service businesses, including Smashburger, Jose Andres Group, and now Sparkle Grooming Co.. For more information, visit opus.so.

About Sparkle Grooming Corp.
Founded in 2022, Sparkle Grooming Corp. is on a mission to elevate pet care by blending salon-style grooming with wellness-focused hygiene and neighborhood-level service. Our Quick-Service Pet Care (QSPC) model is designed to keep dogs healthy, happy, and always looking their best while making life easier for busy pet parents.

Sparkle's membership-driven approach, compact salon footprint, and operational support systems are helping franchisees nationwide deliver care that's consistent, efficient, and meaningful.

Led by a team of industry veterans and brand builders behind globally recognized concepts, Sparkle is redefining what routine pet care looks like in communities across America.

SOURCE Sparkle Grooming Corp.