Our Story
When we opened our first Bubbly Paws location in 2011, we wanted to create a new idea for the way grooming salons worked and looked. We put in long hours, drank a lot of coffee, and designed the ultimate pet grooming destination. Before we knew it, our groomers were booked out several weeks and customers were lining up to use our self-service tubs.
In the following years, we opened 3 additional locations in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. Since then, we’ve received messages from people around the country wanting to know how to create a dog wash like ours. Want to know a random fact? We even consulted a dog spa in Toulouse, France! Finally in 2020, we decided to turn our vision into a franchise and would love to talk with you about taking the next step to Bubbly Paws ownership!
Our Technology
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Engaging Social Media Presence
Follow the Bubbly Paws Instagram account (@bubblypaws) and you will see how much fun we have at work. Our Instagram is a great mix of tips, products, and cute puppies.
Seamless Booking Experience
We updated the outdated booking process of calling or sending an email to see when the next grooming appointment is available. In January 2021, we launched our custom online booking program, Pawtastic app. Customers can now book real-time appointments, and track their dogs through the whole grooming process — just like you track the pizza delivery driver! When the dog goes home, we even send an electronic report card that goes over anything that the groomer found, or “homework” for the next appointment.
Unrivaled In-Store Service
While we embrace technology with customers being able to SMS text our stores, we also offer old-school customer service where we go above and beyond to show they are valued.
Our Passion
Our Management Team
Keith - Keith is originally from the suburbs of Chicago, and attended Drake University for Journalism and Mass Communication. After college, Keith produced a nationally syndicated radio show which helped him learn about all the great cities in the United States. In 2008, Keith retied from radio and opened Pampered Pooch Playground, a doggy daycare in Minneapolis. Keith handles most of the new franchise on-boarding including design, site visits, and much more.
Patrycia -Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS degree in Nutrition. After a brief stint in the corporate health world, Patrycia decided to follow her passion and start a dog business. Patrycia handles the “cute” factor for the Bubbly Paws stores and understands what our customers are looking for in an upscale dog wash.
Julie - Julie is born and raised from Minnesota — listen closely and you may catch that accent. Julie attended the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and also received her Cosmetology license. During college, Julie met Keith and Trycia working part time at their dog daycare. After a few years in corporate America, she returned to the small business life as the General Manager for Bubbly Paws. Julie handles the training side of things for the franchise, as well as continuing to run the four corporate locations.
Jessica - Jessica was born in California, but calls New Hampshire home. She has a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science. Her professional background is in business management. Jessica is the franchise coach for our franchise locations.
Brittany Rehbein - Brittany is born and raised from Minnesota, she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS degree in Construction Management and Architectural Studies. She has worked in both residential and commercial construction and is excited to now be in the franchise world. Brittany is the construction coordinator for our new locations.