Dan and Ashley O’Loughlin are the entrepreneurial duo behind petbar, an upscale pet grooming and self-service washing boutique with a warm, spa-like atmosphere. Their journey began when their beloved 8-lb schnauzer, Bella, was left without a groomer—prompting the couple to seek a cleaner, more convenient solution than trying to bathe her at home. Drawing upon their previous experience operating gyms and tanning salons, they envisioned a business that combined spotless, welcoming design with efficiency—featuring an open-concept, Austin-inspired interior, an inviting scent, and transparency so pet parents could see their pets being cared for at all times. The first petbar opened its doors in Highland Park (Dallas), Texas, in 2015. The concept took off quickly, and by 2019, Dan and Ashley began franchising the model—expanding to dozens of locations nationwide and creating a culture-first system they often liken to “Disney World for dogs”. Today, petbar has more than 27–32 boutique locations across multiple states, offering both full-service and self-service baths, grooming, memberships, and boutique pet products. Dan and Ashley’s vision centers on delivering joy—to pets, their owners, and franchise partners—by building a brand defined by exceptional cleanliness, personalized service, and community connection. The result is a thriving grooming franchise that keeps pets—and people—coming back.