MEOW! opens cat-only franchise inquiries in 33 states

MEOW! A Cat Sitting Co. is now taking franchise inquiries across 33 states as it expands a home-based model built entirely around cat care. The Florida company says the move targets a growing pet-sitting market where cats are underrepresented despite strong demand.

Why it matters: - MEOW! is positioning itself as the only cats-exclusive pet sitting franchise in the U.S. - The franchise launch taps a market where about 53 million U.S. households own a cat, while cats account for just 6% of pet-sitting revenue. - The company is offering a home-based franchise model with no storefront or lease requirement.

What happened: - MEOW! A Cat Sitting Co. began accepting franchise inquiries in 33 states. - The company started franchising in 2026 through MEOW! Franchising, LLC. - Founder Deanna Jones built the business from more than 25 years of pet care experience. - MEOW! has been cats-exclusive since 2019. - The company operates two company-owned locations: its flagship in Pinellas County, Florida, and a sister location in Lake Monticello, Virginia.

The details: - The franchise package includes a protected, exclusive territory. - Franchise owners get two full days of in-person training at the company’s Safety Harbor, Florida, facility. - The system includes a proprietary booking platform and ongoing guidance from the MEOW! team. - The total estimated initial investment is $39,000 to $59,760. - The initial franchise fee is $30,000. - The first three franchise owners to sign will receive a $5,000 reduction in the initial franchise fee. - No pet industry experience is required. - MEOW! says its ideal franchisee comes from hospitality, healthcare, teaching or corporate careers and shares a love of cats and high standards. - Franchise inquiries and information kits are available at franchise inquiry. - The company also lists media resources at press kit. - MEOW! Franchising, LLC is based at 690 Main Street #719, Safety Harbor, Florida 34695.

Between the lines: - Grand View Research projects the U.S. pet-sitting market will grow 10.9% a year and reach $1.4 billion by 2030. - The firm identifies cats as the fastest-growing pet type in pet sitting. - A 2024 Pet Sitters International survey found 97% of professional pet sitters accept cats. - Few businesses, however, build their model around cats alone. - MEOW! is aiming to stand out by designing its training, marketing and client experience for cats from the start. - Jones framed the concept as a service built specifically for cats, not adapted from dog-focused care.

What's next: - MEOW! is seeking early franchise owners in its newly opened territories. - The company is steering prospects to meowfranchising.com for more information. - Interested candidates can request details by email at franchise@meowfranchising.com. - The company says it will continue to offer support, training and systems as it expands.

The bottom line: - MEOW! is betting that a niche, cats-only franchise can turn an underbuilt segment of pet care into a scalable home-based business.