Krista Castellarin, founder and CEO of Edmonton-based luxury pet store and spa Fabulous Furballs, appeared with her husband and a franchisee on a recent episode of CBC's Dragons' Den, where she secured a $200,000 loan from "Dragon" Bruce Croxon in ex
Krista Castellarin, founder and CEO of Edmonton-based luxury pet store and spa Fabulous Furballs, appeared with her husband and a franchisee on a recent episode of CBC's Dragons' Den, where she secured a $200,000 loan from "Dragon" Bruce Croxon in exchange for a 10 per cent stake in the company.
Casterllarin said she will use the money to build the Fabulous Furballs team and infrastructure so she can expand the franchise across Canada.
Her goal is to have 50 locations within five years. The company is looking first at expanding into Vancouver.
Famous Furballs does not currently have details on franchise costs, but will post information soon on its website.
– Compiled by Kevan O'Brien
from Western Investor April 2012
