Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Expands to Toronto, Canada — Retail Bum

Pet service company Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is expanding to Canada with the opening of its first store in the Greater Toronto Area.

“We’re thrilled to be widening the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming footprint, starting with our Canadian debut in the vibrant greater Toronto area,” said Alex Macedo, previous global brand president for Tim Hortons and current chairman of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

The pet store will be the company’s first franchise-owned international location in Greater Toronto and the first of more than 200 locations the company plans to open in the country.

The company’s move to expand to Canada comes at a time when pet ownership in the country has skyrocketed in recent years. According to the Canadian Animal Health Institute 2022 Pet Population Survey, 60% of Canadian households now report owning at least one dog or cat. Meanwhile, the population of pet dogs has increased from 7.7 million to 7.9 million dogs between 2020 and 2022.

“The Canadian culture aligns perfectly with Woof Gang’s values of community, quality, and great customer service, and we look forward to growing our brand here to meet the demand of the pet ownership industry in the country,” continued Macedo.

To date, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has 200 locations open or under development across 18 states in the United States. The company offers luxury spa services, gourmet treats, and premium pet nutrition.

Photo credit: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Originally published at https://retailbum.com on January 11, 2023.