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Mutts Canine Cantina signs first multi-unit deal for Austin

February 7, 2019

Mutts Canine Cantina has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to open three Austin locations in the next three years.

The potential locations for the dog park/restaurants brand include Round Rock, West Lake, Leander/Cedar Park and central/downtown, according to a press release.

Mutts Canine Cantina, bills itself as a pet "eatertainment brand" providing an "urban oasis" for dogs and pet owners, according to the release.

"We have never seen anything like this and wanted to bring Mutts to Austin for several reasons. First, we are dog lovers and big animal people in general. Secondly, because Austin is such a dog-centric place, we knew the Austin area would really embrace the concept of an upscale dog park with a cool cantina attached," said Austin franchisees Darrell and Laura Landers and Lisa Ladewig, of K9 Entertainment, in the release. “At Mutts, our members can socialize, eat, drink and relax while their dogs run free and play in the park, making it the best part of a dog’s day and we’re excited to give our local pups that benefit!"

Mutts operates on a membership model (daily, monthly, annual plans) and locations feature everything from local craft beer to Adirondack lounge chairs and small and large dog parks.

The concept was created in 2013 by Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz, founders of FreeRange Concepts.

Noonan will offer deeper insight into his brand during Networld Media Group’s upcoming Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit slated for March 11-13 in Louisville, Kentucky. Noonan will participate in a panel on how the changing restaurant landscape is opening doors and cutting costs, sponsored by Kitchen United. For more information on the event click here.