The Dog Stop Builds Q3 Momentum with New Openings, National Recognition, and Strategic Growth Plans

Award-winning dog care franchise continues its mission to make high-quality, personalized care accessible to dogs and families everywhere

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dog Stop, the all-inclusive and award-winning dog care brand, is continuing its trajectory of nationwide success, closing out Q3 with new openings, national accolades, and strategic investments that set the stage for a powerful finish to the year. With its mission to provide exceptional, personalized care for all dogs, the brand is driving growth both in its franchise system and its customer offerings.

Q3 Highlights

• New Locations: By the end of Q3, three new locations will be opened in The Colony, TX, Harrisburg, PA, and Long Hill, NJ.
  
  
• Community Award: The Lake Charles, LA location was honored with the People's Choice of Southwest Louisiana, highlighting the brand's strong community ties.
  
  
• National Recognition: The Dog Stop was named to Inc. Magazine's 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year, a testament to the brand's steady momentum.
  
  
• Leadership Growth: Terry Blachek, a seasoned entrepreneur and franchise leader with more than 35 years of experience, joined The Dog Stop as an investor, advisor, and owner. Blachek was an original partner of Orangetheory Fitness, where he helped develop the brand's pre-sale process and later grew Austin Fitness Group into one of the largest franchise groups in the system. Blachek now brings his expertise in brand growth and franchise development to The Dog Stop, further strengthening its long-term strategy.

Positioned for Strong Q4 & Beyond

With three openings in Q3 and another five new locations set to open in Q4, The Dog Stop is on track for another record-breaking year. The brand has achieved system-wide year-over-year growth of more than 15%, demonstrating strong unit economics and franchisee success.

To further support its mission of making dog care accessible and innovative, The Dog Stop also launched virtual dog training services. This new offering ensures pet parents everywhere can benefit from the company's expert trainers, regardless of location.

"Our momentum this year reflects the dedication of our team, the strength of our franchise system, and the growing demand for high-quality dog care nationwide," said Jesse Coslov, CEO and Co-Founder of The Dog Stop. "With strong openings, recognition at both national and local levels, and the addition of experienced leadership, we are more confident than ever in our ability to scale and serve pet owners across the country."

Owned and operated by dog people since 2009, The Dog Stop franchise has built a reputation as a leader in comprehensive pet care, with expert staff trained in dog behavior, grooming, and nutrition. Every product in its retail section is carefully selected to ensure quality, and every service is tailored to meet the unique needs of each dog.

For more information regarding The Dog Stop or its franchise opportunities, visit https://thedogstop.com

About The Dog Stop

Founded in 2009 and franchising since 2013, The Dog Stop has been winning over dogs and their owners with their all-inclusive facility complete with playtime-focused daycare, spa-style grooming, year-round overnight boarding, individualized training and enrichment activities, and a natural pet retail store that carries the best products all run and managed by highly trained staff. Each component is catered to personally stimulate every dog's physical and mental needs, ensuring they leave happier and healthier. The Dog Stop currently serves dogs and owners in 39 locations across 15 states, with over 50 new locations coming soon. For more information, go to https://thedogstop.com/.

Contact: Elise Fricilone, Franchise Elevator, efricilone@franchiseelevator.com 

SOURCE The Dog Stop