Pet Butler Franchise Owner Michael Kidd Acquires Fluff Inc.
June 20, 2024
Michael Kidd, owner of the Pet Butler franchise in Cary, North Carolina, has acquired local pet care business Fluff Inc., adding pet sitting and dog walking services to his franchise's offerings. The acquisition—brokered in part by Seth Blackburn of BridgeWorth & Associates—expands service capabilities for Pet Butler in the Cary market and brings Fluff Inc.'s clients and staff into the Pet Butler family.
- Buyers
- Michael Kidd (Pet Butler franchise - Cary, NC), Pet Butler (Pet Butler franchise brand)
- Targets
- Fluff Inc.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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