MIAMI — Pet retail franchise Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming announced May 9 it has struck an agreement to open its 250^th store in the United States. The agreement will establish two new Woof Gang locations in Georgia, one in Cumming and another in Buford.

“To hit 250 signed franchise agreements marks a monumental moment for Woof Gang,” said Ricardo Azevedo, chief executive officer of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming. “The accelerated growth Woof Gang has seen in the past few months truly serves as a testament to the passion our franchisees have to serve their communities. It is incredible to be able to provide the opportunity for pet lovers to turn their passion for pets into a profitable business.”

According to Woof Gang, the company has had a momentous start to 2023, signing its international expansion in Canada. The franchise also announced the opening of a new store in Atlanta in April. Woof Gang currently operates 10 stores in Georgia and has 10 additional stores in development across the state, eight of which are in the Atlanta area. Seven additional Woof Gang locations are expected to open through the end of 2023.

Woof Gang opened 25 stores across the United States in 2022, and the franchise noted 2023 marks its second consecutive year of record-setting growth.

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