Megan Allen is a seasoned franchising expert with nearly 20 years of experience. She is currently the Director of Real Estate and Construction at The Dog Stop, an award-winning, all-inclusive dog care facility. Her franchising journey began at the age of 17, spanning roles in funding, financing, and executive leadership.
Megan’s guiding principle is “service,” focusing on serving franchisees first, ensuring their success. She believes if franchisees succeed, the entire system benefits. Her goal is to empower franchisees to grow, reinvest, and build legacies.
Megan credits her service-oriented mindset to her upbringing, especially her mother’s involvement in community service and her father’s entrepreneurial spirit. She learned the importance of helping others and has applied these values to her career in franchising.
At The Dog Stop, Megan is passionate about providing a well-rounded experience for pets through multiple revenue streams (e.g., grooming, daycare, boarding). She loves the impact the business has on both dogs and communities, particularly through fostering and adoption initiatives.
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Meet Megan Allen
Megan Allen is a passionate advocate of the franchise model, having entered the industry at just seventeen while still in high school. Early in her career, Megan owned and operated a successful financial equipment brokerage firm. This led to a flourishing role with American Express, where Megan funded remodeling projects for major brands like Holiday Inn, McDonald’s, and Dairy Queen.
In 2005, Megan became a founding member of Camp Bow Wow, helping to open over 150 locations. After Camp Bow Wow was sold at a record valuation to VCA, Megan transitioned to a role as a fractional C-Level Executive for various franchisors from 2014 until September of last year.
Recently, Megan returned to the dog care industry, continuing to build her legacy. Megan takes immense pride in knowing she has positively impacted countless lives, particularly through saving numerous dogs from shelters across the country.
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