Dog care franchise Central Bark has signed its first multi-unit franchise agreement in the state of New York. Totaling three locations, this deal marks the brand’s first entry into the state beginning in and around Rochester.
Leading Central Bark’s growth in Rochester is Phillip Clark Jr. and his wife Lindsay Clark, who executed a multi-unit development agreement for three locations. Joining them in the endeavor is Phillip’s father, Phillip Clark Sr. Their first unit, which will comprise 6,800 square feet indoors and 2,000 square feet outdoors, will be located in Henrietta, New York, a southern suburb of Rochester. Phillip Jr. and his wife Lindsay will assume day-to-day operations alongside Lucy, their poodle mix, and Brooklyn, their goldendoodle.
“After spending many years in corporate America, we knew it was the right time to invest and determine our own direction,” said Phillip Clark Jr. “Dogs are what we are passionate about. And after meeting the team at Central Bark and realizing that the culture and mission aligned so directly with our values, the decision was easy. Whole dog care is the future of this space and Central Bark is leading the way. We’re so happy to be a part of this incredible brand and can’t wait to get started.”
For nearly 20 years, Central Bark has drawn in dogs and their owners across the country to experience its Whole Dog Care, which combines Central Bark’s dog day care expertise with the latest in canine behavioral science. Enrichment Care provides a healthy and balanced blend of exercise, social group play, learning, rest, and TLC to help dogs be healthy, happy, calm and well-rounded members of the family. Central Bark also offers dog boarding, baths, grooming, a retail market, training and more.
Activities include small flexible playgroups, group skills work, rest periods and personalized one-on-one enrichment sessions. Enrichment add-ons give pups the extra attention they love and the freedom to use their senses, safely exploring with their instincts as they engage with interactive toys, puzzles and games.
