Scenthound Dog Wellness Franchise Opening New Locations in South Carolina, Georgia

Scenthound, the original dog wellness franchise, is continuing to grow in the Southeast with the addition of six new locations in South Carolina and Georgia. The brand has partnered with a husband-and-wife team who bring decades of experience in business ownership as former franchisees with McDonald's.

Spending 40 years with the global food brand, Angela and Andy Harrelson have firsthand experience in multi-unit business operations at all levels. The Harrelsons see this new endeavor as the perfect opportunity to combine their passion for pets with the skills they developed at McDonalds. As founding members of Scenthound in Aiken, South Carolina, the couple was inspired to become franchisees after seeing their senior dog thrive under the brand's care.

After decades in the bustling restaurant industry, the duo signed their agreement with Scenthound to open three locations in Augusta, Georgia, and three in Columbia, South Carolina, where their first Scenter is slated to open in March at 7320 Broad River Rd, Irmo, SC 29063.

"Angela and Andy bring a level of experience and purpose that strengthens our entire network," said Josh Lyon, Chief Operations Officer of Scenthound. "Their deep roots in business ownership and genuine passion for pet wellness reflect what we value in our franchise partners. We're thrilled to support their growth and continue expanding Scenthound's impact across the Southeast."

Making community contributions will be a staple within their Scenters as the Harrelsons are already planning to give back and engage with local organizations. They are also exploring ways to partner with shelters and rescues to help more dogs find loving homes, while providing the essential care and wellness support that helps pets thrive, reflecting Scenthound's values of community, care, and collaboration.

With its proprietary S.C.E.N.T. Check and a range of membership options, Scenthound is redefining dog care by focusing on prevention over reaction. The brand educates dog parents on routine hygiene and wellness while providing consistent care and 24/7 access to a veterinarian through its mobile app.

The success of the dog wellness concept has not gone unnoticed as Scenthound rose 29 spots in the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, ranking No. 292 for 2026. Scenthound was also named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list for the fifth year in a row.