Fetch! Pet Care Ranked as 10th Fastest Growing Franchise by AllBusiness AllStar Franchise Rankings

Online, December 11, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Berkeley, CA - Fetch! Pet Care, the nation's largest professional dog walking and pet sitting franchise and a leader in the $43 Billion pet segment, ranked No. 10 in the fastest-growing franchise list in a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies.

Dun & Bradstreet's 2010 AllBusiness AllStars rankings listed the top 300 best franchises in the country. The rankings assessed the strengths of franchising companies based upon criteria such as Web visibility and the latest financial strength scores from Dun & Bradstreet. The company's team of editors researched, compiled, and analyzed more than 800 franchise systems to compile the AllBusiness AllStar Franchises list, which draws upon the in-depth financial analysis of its parent company, Dun and Bradstreet.

In addition to being listed as the 10th fastest-growing franchise, Fetch! Pet Care also was ranked No. 68 overall on the Top 300 All Star franchise list.

"This ranking further validates our economic strength and stability as a franchise system," said Fetch! Pet Care CEO Paul Mann. "Fetch! Pet Care is performing well even during this toughest economy because people are always willing to spend for quality care for their pets. Being analyzed and receiving top billing in a ranking as prestigious as AllBusiness AllStars speaks volumes to our company's accomplishments and viability as an attractive franchise for today's entrepreneur."

Fetch! Pet Care, a national pet sitting and dog walking franchise, has seen booming sales for their more than 200 franchisees across the country in the current economy. Since June 2007, 82 percent of franchise owners have experienced year-over-year revenue growth, with the average increase at 156 percent.

With revenue up 176 percent overall for Fetch! Pet Care this past year and the company opening an average of 5-7 new franchise locations a month, the California-based company has solidified its leadership position in at-home pet care.

Fetch! Pet Care, with a fitting tagline of "We've Got Your Tail Covered," continues to break down the No. 1 barrier to pet ownership: lack of proper care for pets while their owners work or travel. The franchise provides professionally trained, bonded and insured pet sitters to care for any kind of pet, from dogs and cats, to hamsters, birds, fish, iguanas and more. Caregivers can be hired for ongoing daily services, as well as on weekends, during busy holidays or on short notice both locally or at a pet owner's travel destination.

Last year, Americans spent $43 billion on their pets - more than what they spent on movies, video games and listening to recorded music combined, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Mann notes more than two-thirds of U.S. households own pets and the industry is expected to grow to $52 billion next year.

Through a series of partnerships with corporations and associations, such as AAA, PETCO, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, more than 115 million people can now receive discounts on Fetch! Pet Care services. In addition, by adding Fetch! Pet Care service discounts to their employee benefits packages, many companies are enjoying "pet-friendly" status in the marketplace.

About FETCH! Pet Care

Founded in 2002 and with over 1,800 service areas across the United States, Fetch! Pet Care is the pet sitting industry market leader - the new face of pet care in the 21st century. The company offers a humane alternative to kennel boarding by providing loving, in-home overnight and/or daily care to any kind of pet in the most professional and reliable manner possible. All of the pet sitters and dog walkers within the Fetch! Pet Care network are background checked, trained, bonded and insured professionals. For more information, visit www.FetchPetCare.com or call 1-866-FETCHME.