Central Bark® Finishes First Quarter of 2025 With 18% Systemwide Sales Growth and Expansion into New Markets

Customer Satisfaction and Franchise Development Drive Company's Success in Growing Pet Industry

MILWAUKEE, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Bark^®, the premier whole dog care franchise and industry pioneer, entered 2025 with strong momentum marked by +18% systemwide sales growth, new franchise agreements, and high customer satisfaction metrics.

"With our focus on providing exceptional care and support to our franchisees, customers and their pets, we're poised for another transformative year at Central Bark," said CEO Bob Crawford. "These early 2025 milestones reflect the strength of our brand as we continue to bring our innovative whole dog care approach to enrich the lives of dogs and the people who love them, while expanding into new markets."

In Q1, Central Bark awarded two new multi-unit franchise territories: Kansas City and Pittsburgh. The new franchisees will expand Central Bark's presence in areas with high demand for pet care and the services Central Bark offers, including dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming, training and more.

The expansion comes as Central Bark received a record-high 95% customer satisfaction ranking from its clients, with 94% saying they would recommend the brand to a friend or colleague. These high rankings reflect Central Bark's unwavering dedication to exceeding client expectations and the high standards it sets across all franchised locations.

"The positive feedback from our customers is the most important metric we have for our brand. Customer loyalty and trust drives our current business success and sets us up for continued growth in the future," said Crawford.

Central Bark also hosted their Annual Franchise Conference in Las Vegas in March, bringing together franchisees, company leadership, and industry experts to learn about new information in the industry, share best practices, attend training sessions, and engage in collaborative discussions. The meeting ended with an Annual Awards Dinner and Ceremony featuring franchisee successes and celebrated accomplishments across their franchised network as the business heads into 2025.

For more information on Central Bark, visit https://www.centralbarkusa.com/. Franchising opportunities can be found at https://centralbarkfranchising.com/. 

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About Central Bark:
The Central Bark franchise system was founded in 2003 and now operates under the name Barkley Ventures Franchising, LLC. For more than 20 years, the brand has grown to over 40 locations across more than a dozen states. The company has hosted over two million dog visits. Central Bark participates in VetFran, the International Franchise Association's (IFA) veteran program, and offers a franchise fee discount to qualifying veterans. Central Bark is also an IFA MinorityFran participant. For more information call 866-799-2275.

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