10/20/2026
"After the military, I was in a sales job behind a desk 9-to-5... I couldn't see myself doing that for the rest of my life." Meet Curtis, Army Veteran, father of 4, and owner of The Dog Wizard Westlake in Northeast Ohio.
Like many veterans, Curtis had the leadership and work ethic, but was stuck behind a corporate desk. By launching his own mobile franchise, he swapped rigid corporate hours for schedule freedom, family co-ownership, and a fast-growing asset.
His advice for future owners?
🍰 "Follow the recipe. If you follow the recipe, you’re going to bake the cake and it’s going to come out great."
We offer a 5% Initial Franchise Fee Discount for Veterans & First Responders. Visit https://bit.ly/4zyO6By or check out the link in our Bio.