# Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

> Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is an Orlando-headquartered, fully franchised network of neighborhood pet salons and specialty shops. Founded by Paul and Cara Allen in 2007, the company pairs recurring, personalized grooming - reported by the brand as 72% of its business - with premium food, gourmet treats, supplies and a growing proprietary product line. By 2026, it reported 300 stores operating across the United States and Canada, more than one million annual grooms and over 400 own-brand products.

- **Founded:** 2007
- **Headquarters:** Orlando, United States
- **Founders:** Paul Allen (Co-founder and former CEO), Cara Allen (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** Approximately 650 employees in the supplied company record; Entrepreneur lists 44 headquarters employees and the franchise system relies on independently employed local teams.
- **Products:** Personalized pet grooming, Premium pet retail, Woof Gang gourmet treats, Woof Gang Cosmetics, Woof Gang private-label products
- **Notable:** Reached 300 operating stores with the January 2026 opening in Middleton, Florida., Reported more than one million dogs groomed annually., Opened more than 50 stores in 2024, roughly quadrupling its historical annual pace.

## Products & services

- **Personalized pet grooming** — Salon services including bathing, haircuts, brushing, nail care and coat-specific treatments delivered in a calmer, customized setting.
- **Premium pet retail** — Curated dog and cat food, natural treats, wellness items, toys, accessories and grooming supplies sold through franchise stores.
- **Woof Gang gourmet treats** — Exclusive natural dog treats supplied to stores without requiring each location to operate an in-store bakery.
- **Woof Gang Cosmetics** — At-home shampoos, sprays and colognes developed with professional grooming brand Hydra.
- **Woof Gang private-label products** — A line of more than 400 toys, treats, wipes and grooming products informed by franchisee, groomer and customer feedback.
- **Franchise program** — Store-development, training, site-selection, marketing, technology, merchandising and operational support for owner-operators.

## Achievements

- Reached 300 operating stores with the January 2026 opening in Middleton, Florida.
- Reported more than one million dogs groomed annually.
- Opened more than 50 stores in 2024, roughly quadrupling its historical annual pace.
- Expanded internationally to Canada in 2024.
- Built a proprietary range of more than 400 products by 2026.
- Ranked No. 284 in Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 and No. 53 among its fastest-growing franchises.
- Received Pet Product News' Retailer of the Year Franchise Award.
- Received Pet Business Media's Best Overall Multi-Unit Retailer and Multiservice Excellence awards.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Published seasonal education on keeping dogs cool and comfortable through summer grooming.
- **2026-06** — Expanded into Arkansas, Oklahoma and Utah and announced a growth investment from Great Hill Partners alongside Garnett Station Partners.
- **2026-05** — Detailed a product-development loop behind more than 400 own-brand items; newer locations were reported to derive more than half of retail sales from own-brand products.
- **2026-02** — Added 55 toys plus hypoallergenic wipes and birthday treats across a network of more than 300 stores.
- **2026-01** — Opened its 300th location and reported record growth in 2025.
- **2025-01** — Reported 239 stores after opening more than 50 during 2024 and expanding into ten additional states and Canada.

## Links

- Website: https://woofgangbakery.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/woofgangbakery
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WoofGangBakery
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/WoofGangBakery
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/woofgangbakery

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Last updated: 2026-08-12