About the Winner

Paul Mann loves pets, and he certainly loves the success of his pet-friently business. Founded in 2002, and still based at home, FETCH! Pet Care has quickly become the pet sitting industry market leader. And what a niche it is.

The company offers an attractive alternative to kennel boarding by providing loving, professional, in-home overnight and daily care for any kind of pet.

FETCH! Pet Care realized astounding 2004-2007 sales growth of 4,117%. With annual spending on pets expected to hit $52 billion in the next two years, the demand for pet care services is a heckuva market to cater to in spite of the recent economic downturn. Sales revenues increased 241% over the past year despite the recession, far exceeding projections.

By franchising his concept, Mann now boasts 200 locations and the company services tens of thousands of active clients throughout 1,700 cities and towns in 34 states across the U.S. With an average of 10 to 15 new franchise locations opening each month. Mann's building an army of skilled and bonded pet sitters projected to swell to 5,000 by the end of 2008, and 10,000 by end of 2009 to meet growing customer demand.

This success story makes our tails wag!

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