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Pet Butler, the nation’s leading Pet Waste Cleanup and Removal Service released their 2008 financials today – having thrived despite one of the worst economic years on record. The Dallas-based franchisor ended 2008 with organization-wide revenue exceeding $4.44 million and 130 franchises in 27 states. Revenue grew 20 percent in 2008 while the number of franchises grew 29 percent.
“The Pet Butler family has definitely been blessed and protected during these tough economic times.†says Founder and CEO, Matt “Red†Boswell. “I attribute our growth to 3 factors: great people within our organization, a strong pet industry and busier-than-ever pet owners who just don’t have the time to ‘mess’ with the mess.â€
Pet Butler, which proudly bills itself as “#1 in the #2 businessâ€, charges a small per-visit fee for its technicians to collect dog and cat waste, carry it away, and dispose of it properly. Whether in yards or public spaces, accumulated domestic animal waste can ruin lawns and presents a significant source of water pollution.
In 2008 Pet Butler achieved several key milestones:
· Achieved #512 in Inc Magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest Growing Privately Held companies
· Launched 3 new states: Georgia, Rhode Island and Tennessee
· Scooped its 50 millionth pile
· Held its 2nd Annual Caca Convention, in Phoenix, AZ
· Ranked #481 on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List, and #56 in the Fastest Growing Franchises category
· Sold the Dallas area’s corporately owned territories for $1.2 million
· Surpassed the 100 franchises milestone – an accomplishment only 5% of franchisors ever achieve
· Promoted Tim Leslie to the new position of CIO.
· Implemented a massive technology upgrade project which further enhanced the customer experience regarding online signups
· Launched an accounts receivable and royalties system overhaul which will significantly improve the company’s ability to serve its customers and franchise partners.