Sparkle Grooming Inks 25-Unit Franchise Development Deal in Dallas

Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise redefining pet care, recently announced a 25-unit regional development deal in Dallas, Texas, with seasoned franchisees and partners in both life and business, Stacy Hilton and Kumar Patel.

The Dallas-based duo brings extensive experience from operating multiple high-performing units of The Joint Chiropractic, where they’ve earned a reputation for scaling with operational excellence and building strong, people-first teams. Together, Hilton and Patel bring deep expertise across development, training, sales, customer experience, tech-enabled operations, and community engagement, each complementing the other’s strengths and sharing a passion for building strong teams and communities.

“Sparkle isn’t just about dog grooming, it’s about joy, trust, and community,” said Patel. “We’re thrilled to introduce Sparkle to the Dallas Fort Worth region, where passion meets purpose and every wagging tail tells a story. It’s more than a business, it’s a movement that gives dogs the best care, pet parents peace of mind, and communities a little more Sparkle!”

Their passion for animal wellness runs deep. Both Hilton and Patel have long supported animal rescue initiatives, and see Sparkle as a way to merge their personal values with professional expertise.

“Pet parents in Texas deserve an experience that’s consistent, compassionate and truly next-level,” said Hilton. “We’re thrilled to bring that to Dallas with Sparkle.”

With a focus on wellness-first grooming, membership-based care and local connection, Sparkle offers a modern solution for routine dog care, balancing convenience, consistency and compassion. Hilton and Patel’s first salon is projected to open in early 2026, with plans to quickly scale throughout the greater Dallas metro.

This announcement follows a year of hypergrowth for Sparkle, which has now awarded 226 licenses across 12 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Utah.

“Stacy and Kumar are exactly the kind of franchise leaders we look for,” said Joe Aeppli, co-founder and  COO. “They understand what it takes to scale responsibly, build teams that care, and create a loyal community around a brand. We’re honored to grow with them.”