
Pet Butler has new ownership in Smyrna, Georgia. Scott Cockrell now owns the local franchise. He’s stepping into a business that’s already earned the trust of pet owners across the community.
Key Takeaways
Scott Cockrell, an experienced Pet Butler operator in nearby markets, has taken ownership of the Smyrna, Georgia franchise. His background in the system positions him to maintain the service quality customers expect.
For franchise buyers, ownership transitions driven by growth rather than distress are a positive signal worth recognizing.
That experience matters. Cockrell already knows the systems, the service standards, and what it takes to keep customers happy. He’s not starting from zero. He’s applying a proven playbook to a new territory.
What Does Pet Butler Do?
Pet Butler handles the parts of pet ownership most people would rather skip. Residential and commercial pet waste removal. Dog walking. Pet sitting. Pet shuttle services. The brand built its reputation on reliability, and that’s the piece Cockrell says he wants to protect in Georgia.
From a recent Press Release:
“I’m excited to serve the Smyrna community and provide a service that gives pet owners one less thing to worry about,” Cockrell said. He added that building relationships with customers and their pets is one of the most rewarding parts of the business.
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Angela Meyers, President of Pet Butler, backed the move. She pointed to Cockrell’s track record and customer-first approach as reasons he’s a strong fit to lead the Smyrna franchise.
Why This Matters for Pet Franchise Buyers
A change in ownership can be a red flag or a green light, depending on the reason behind it. Here, it’s a green light. An experienced operator is expanding into a new territory rather than a struggling business changing hands out of necessity.
That distinction matters if you’re researching Pet Butler, or any franchise, as a potential buyer.
So, if you’ve been looking for a low-cost franchise-and you love pets, use the form below to request information.
About Pet Butler
Pet Butler is a national franchise offering pet waste removal, pet care, and pet shuttle services to residential and commercial customers.
The brand operates more than 100 territories across the United States.
Both semi-absentee and owner-operator models are available for franchisees interested in building recurring revenue with strong home office support.
(Image of new Pet Butler Smyrna franchise owner, courtesy of the Pet Butler website)
About the Author
Joel Libava is The Franchise King® — an independent franchise advisor with 25+ years in the industry, two published books on franchising, and his writing has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, Entrepreneur® Magazine and others. In addition, he wrote exclusively for the U.S. Small Business Administration blog for eight years. He doesn't sell franchises. Instead, Joel helps you figure out if franchise ownership is actually right for you — and if it is, teaches you his powerful, proven-to-work franchise research techniques, so you can make a smart, informed decision on a franchise to own and be your own boss.
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