{"id":24963,"date":"2025-04-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=24963"},"modified":"2025-04-22T07:52:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T06:52:45","slug":"five-pawsome-new-franchisees-join-the-cat-butler-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/five-pawsome-new-franchisees-join-the-cat-butler-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Pawsome New Franchisees Join The Cat Butler Family!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/five-pawsome-new-franchisees-join-the-cat-butler-family\/#introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/five-pawsome-new-franchisees-join-the-cat-butler-family\/#a-warm-welcome-at-hq\" >A Warm Welcome at HQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/five-pawsome-new-franchisees-join-the-cat-butler-family\/#looking-ahead%e2%80%a6\" >Looking Ahead\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/five-pawsome-new-franchisees-join-the-cat-butler-family\/#join-the-cat-butler-family\" >Join The Cat Butler Family<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>It\u2019s been a purr-fect start to the year as we welcomed five fabulous new franchisees across the UK. Our cat-loving network is growing fast, with even more new areas launching soon!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re delighted to announce that five fantastic new franchisees joined The Cat Butler during February and March 2025 \u2013 our busiest start to the year yet! From Bedfordshire to Manchester, Nottingham to Lincolnshire and beyond, our feline-loving network continues to grow, bringing our award-winning, in-home cat care service to even more communities across the UK.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-warm-welcome-at-hq\"><\/span><strong>A Warm Welcome at HQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the beginning of February, we welcomed this brilliant new group to The Cat Butler HQ for our largest-ever franchisee induction training. Over several packed days, our new Cat Butlers got stuck into everything from business operations and marketing to real-life client visits with our experienced team (plus plenty of cat cuddles along the way!).<\/p>\n<p>They also completed an accredited cat first aid course \u2013 learning essential skills such as how to spot signs of illness and even administer CPR to a cat. Their commitment, enthusiasm, and passion for feline care shone through, and we\u2019re proud to support them as they begin their journey with us.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24965\" style=\"width: 688px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24965 size-full\" title=\"dedca934 d556 4052 b841 d908d6f3aa35 1 688x0 is\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dedca934-d556-4052-b841-d908d6f3aa35-1.688x0-is.jpg\" alt=\"dedca934 d556 4052 b841 d908d6f3aa35 1 688x0 is\" width=\"688\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dedca934-d556-4052-b841-d908d6f3aa35-1.688x0-is.jpg 688w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dedca934-d556-4052-b841-d908d6f3aa35-1.688x0-is-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dedca934-d556-4052-b841-d908d6f3aa35-1.688x0-is-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dedca934-d556-4052-b841-d908d6f3aa35-1.688x0-is-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dedca934-d556-4052-b841-d908d6f3aa35-1.688x0-is-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dedca934-d556-4052-b841-d908d6f3aa35-1.688x0-is-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dedca934-d556-4052-b841-d908d6f3aa35-1.688x0-is-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dedca934-d556-4052-b841-d908d6f3aa35-1.688x0-is-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our five new franchisees at HQ for induction training \u2013 a fantastic start to 2025!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s introduce each of our new franchisees and the areas they\u2019ll be covering:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wendy Tench \u2013 Didsbury, South Manchester<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a career in dentistry behind her, Wendy has joined our network in Didsbury with a fresh focus on her true passion: caring for cats. Detail-oriented and compassionate, Wendy is already proving a hit with clients across South Manchester.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24966\" style=\"width: 458px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24966 size-full\" title=\"20250213 090805 458x0 is\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250213_090805.458x0-is.jpg\" alt=\"20250213 090805 458x0 is\" width=\"458\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250213_090805.458x0-is.jpg 458w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250213_090805.458x0-is-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250213_090805.458x0-is-373x420.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250213_090805.458x0-is-150x169.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250213_090805.458x0-is-300x338.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wendy Tench \u2013 swapping dentistry for whiskers in Didsbury and surrounding areas in South Manchester<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Mark Dickinson \u2013 Tyldesley, South &amp; West Manchester<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mark brings a thoughtful and professional approach to his new role, drawing on experience from both the banking and housing support sectors. He\u2019s now proudly serving clients and their cats across Tyldesley and wider South and West Manchester.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24967\" style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24967 size-full\" title=\"mark tyldesley 330x0 is\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mark_tyldesley.330x0-is.png\" alt=\"mark tyldesley 330x0 is\" width=\"330\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mark_tyldesley.330x0-is.png 330w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mark_tyldesley.330x0-is-192x300.png 192w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mark_tyldesley.330x0-is-269x420.png 269w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mark_tyldesley.330x0-is-150x234.png 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mark_tyldesley.330x0-is-300x468.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mark Dickinson \u2013 launching The Cat Butler in Tyldesley and West Manchester<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Jane Bishop \u2013 Donington, Spalding &amp; Surrounding Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jane is a self-confessed \u201ccat mum\u201d who\u2019s cared for felines for over 15 years. She\u2019s now swapped paperwork for purrs, launching The Cat Butler in Donington and Spalding. Her love for cats and dedication to offering tailored care make her a perfect fit for our values.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24968\" style=\"width: 429px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24968 size-full\" title=\"image8 1 429x0 is\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image8_1.429x0-is.jpeg\" alt=\"image8 1 429x0 is\" width=\"429\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image8_1.429x0-is.jpeg 429w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image8_1.429x0-is-249x300.jpeg 249w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image8_1.429x0-is-349x420.jpeg 349w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image8_1.429x0-is-150x180.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image8_1.429x0-is-300x361.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jane Bishop \u2013 proud to serve cats and their humans in Donington and Spalding in Lincolnshire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Alex Bradley \u2013 South West Nottingham<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alex joins us from a successful career in IT and has always dreamed of running his own business centred around animals. With his friendly approach and technical background, he\u2019s already winning over cat owners in South West Nottingham by offering premium, reliable cat care in the comfort of their homes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24969\" style=\"width: 377px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24969 size-full\" title=\"alex bradley branded with cat 377x0 is\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alex_bradley_-_branded_with_cat.377x0-is.jpg\" alt=\"alex bradley branded with cat 377x0 is\" width=\"377\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alex_bradley_-_branded_with_cat.377x0-is.jpg 377w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alex_bradley_-_branded_with_cat.377x0-is-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alex_bradley_-_branded_with_cat.377x0-is-307x420.jpg 307w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alex_bradley_-_branded_with_cat.377x0-is-150x205.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alex_bradley_-_branded_with_cat.377x0-is-300x411.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Bradley \u2013 leaving his IT career behind to care for cats in South West Nottingham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Georgie Evans \u2013 Biggleswade, Hitchin &amp; Surrounding Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After three decades in the casino industry, Georgie has traded the fast-paced world of hospitality for a calmer (but no less rewarding!) role with The Cat Butler. Based in Bedfordshire, Georgie now brings her professional experience and lifelong love of cats to homes across Biggleswade, Hitchin, and surrounding towns.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24970\" style=\"width: 404px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24970 size-full\" title=\"pxl 20250306 224155159 portrait 404x0 is\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pxl_20250306_224155159_portrait.404x0-is.jpg\" alt=\"pxl 20250306 224155159 portrait 404x0 is\" width=\"404\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pxl_20250306_224155159_portrait.404x0-is.jpg 404w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pxl_20250306_224155159_portrait.404x0-is-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pxl_20250306_224155159_portrait.404x0-is-329x420.jpg 329w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pxl_20250306_224155159_portrait.404x0-is-150x192.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pxl_20250306_224155159_portrait.404x0-is-300x383.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Georgie Evans \u2013 bringing her love of cats to Biggleswade, Hitchin and surrounding areas after 30 years in hospitality<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"looking-ahead%e2%80%a6\"><\/span><strong>Looking Ahead\u2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re incredibly proud of each of our new franchisees and excited to support them as they grow their own The Cat Butler businesses. With more new locations launching soon, 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for feline care in the UK!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"join-the-cat-butler-family\"><\/span><strong>Join The Cat Butler Family<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re as passionate about cats as we are and dream of running your own business, why not explore our franchise opportunity? You could be next to join our friendly, suppawtive, and ever-growing Cat Butler family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a purr-fect start to the year as we welcomed five fabulous new franchisees across the UK. Our cat-loving network is growing fast, with even more new areas launching soon! 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