Orlando Cat Café Franchise Expands as Demand for Cat-Centric Businesses Booms

CLERMONT, Fla., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando Cat Café, the pioneer in combining coffee, community, and cat adoption under one roof, proudly announces the overwhelming success of its newly launched franchise program — the first and only cat café in the nation to offer a franchise model. In just a few short months, the demand from aspiring franchisees has exceeded all projections, with inquiries pouring in from across the country and even internationally. Founded in 2016 in Clermont, Florida, Orlando Cat Café is a first-of-its-kind concept that combines a cozy coffeehouse experience with adoptable cats in partnership with local shelters. Its mission is to support animal welfare, reduce shelter overcrowding, and provide an innovative way for people to connect with adoptable cats in a relaxed and joyful setting.

"The response has been incredible," said Lisa Doroba, Franchise Development Director at Orlando Cat Café. "We launched our franchise offering with modest expectations, but the interest has been so strong we've had to double the size of our franchise sales team just to keep up."

Behind the wave of interest is a growing movement of entrepreneurs seeking to combine profit with purpose. Unlike traditional businesses, the Orlando Cat Café model empowers franchisees to operate a "business with a mission" — offering a unique social space that supports shelter overcrowding solutions and promotes cat adoption in a warm, welcoming environment. 

"Most of the individuals reaching out to us are deeply aligned with our values," added Founder and CEO, Sandra Cagan. "They see that this is not just a café or a retail opportunity, but as a form of social investing — a way to use business to solve a real-world need: saving shelter cats and giving them a second chance in loving homes. The pet market continues to expand, even during uncertain economic times – mostly due to the steadily increasing pet ownership coupled with strong desire to provide the best quality of life for them. In fact, the pet franchise market is predicted to reach $42 billion this year, according to Nasdaq.com.

The franchise program builds on the flagship café's success, which has helped over 3,000 cats and kittens find forever homes. Each location works in partnership with local shelters and rescue organizations, creating a high-traffic, low-stress adoption environment that benefits both the felines and the community. Orlando Cat Café was recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the Boldest New Ideas in Franchising and was selected as of the "Top 500 Franchises of 2025". They were recently awarded the distinction of being one of the top 3 Cat Cafés in the Country by Newsweek Magazine Readers' Choice.

"We are focusing on expanding in the Southern United States; however, we believe that every state would benefit from multiple Orlando Cat Cafés. The plight of shelter cats is not bound by geographical boundaries," says Sandra Cagan.

Orlando Cat Café encourages prospective franchisees to visit www.orlandocatcafefranchise.com to learn more about opportunities and join the mission to make every latte count — for cats and people alike.

Contact:
Lisa Doroba
352-805-8880
395526@email4pr.com

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