K9 Resorts Reports Record Growth and Innovative Future at 2025 National Conference

K9 Resorts Celebrates Record Growth at 2025 National Conference

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, the fastest-growing luxury pet hotel brand in the nation, recently hosted its 2025 National Conference, gathering owners and team members from across the country. The event celebrated a year marked by remarkable achievements and discussions on future innovations aimed at enhancing the brand’s offerings.

Co-CEO and Co-Founder Jason Parker opened the conference with a strong message about the company’s commitment to excellence and entrepreneurial success among its franchisees. He shared that system-wide revenue has risen over 35% in 2025, with forecasted growth of over 100% anticipated by 2027. The brand plans to inaugurate 25 new locations soon, with entries into states like Georgia, Oklahoma, and Utah, and expansion across many others. This strategy exemplifies K9 Resorts' dedication to helping its franchisees thrive by boosting revenue, increasing profits, and lowering start-up costs.

During the event, K9 Resorts raised $12,200 for the K9 Cares Foundation, which focuses on animal welfare and community support. The foundation will finalize its grantmaking efforts in January 2026, showcasing the company's commitment to giving back to the community.

Recognition was a significant theme of the conference, as K9 Resorts honored outstanding franchisees and team members for their contributions over the past year. The prestigious Parker Award, which honors the resort with the top overall performance metrics, was awarded to Glenn Vogelman from Syosset, NY. This accolade is based on revenue, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and guest reviews. Another significant award, the Leader of the Pack, was bestowed to Mike Maida from Greece and Penfield, NY, for his exceptional leadership and franchise success, having opened two resorts in just four months with impressive pre-opening sales.

Several awards were also given out to up-and-coming stars, including Rookie of the Year awarded to Kunal and Taarika Patel from Chalfont, PA, and recognition for those achieving over $300 per square foot, such as Larkin Combs (Apex, NC), Rich Schlatter (Cherry Hill, NJ), Kim Tryon (Mount Pleasant, SC), and Austin Yun (Middletown, NJ). Moreover, Alexis Plateroti from Syosset was acknowledged as the CSR Superstar, while Brett Straubinger from Mount Pleasant earned the title of PCT Hidden Hero.

Looking forward, K9 Resorts is set to initiate several innovative changes to enhance its guest experience and overall operational efficiency. A key initiative is the launch of K9 Fetch, a business intelligence platform debuting in 2026, designed to offer franchise owners data-driven insights for improved business analysis and performance.

Additionally, K9 Resorts is planning to trial new wellness and enrichment programs to promote canine health and well-being, maintaining its leadership in the pet care industry. Among its new offerings will be The Pamper Package and Pamper+ Package, featuring the K9 CloudBed™—a custom orthopedic bed crafted from plush memory foam and luxurious vegan leather exclusively for K9 Resorts.

With more than half of U.S. households owning dogs (approximately 64 million), there is an increasing demand for superior pet services. K9 Resorts aims to, not only meet this demand through their unmatched facilities and services but to promise continued leadership in the sector.

K9 Resorts is actively searching for both single and multi-unit owners to help extend its luxury pet boarding offerings to communities nationwide.

For more information on franchise opportunities, visit K9 Franchise or learn more about K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotels at K9 Resorts.

About K9 Resorts

Founded in 2005, K9 Resorts is committed to providing an exceptional pet care experience and has earned several accolades, including six IBPSA Pet Care Business Excellence Awards. Co-founders Steven and Jason Parker were honored for their industry contributions, and each K9 Resort is designed with advanced health and safety features, including hospital-grade ventilation and cage-free luxury boarding. Recognized by major publications and pet industry professionals, K9 Resorts is paving the way in the pet hospitality sector.