Aussie Pet Mobile has opened a franchise servicing the Greensboro, Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Kernersville areas.

Local franchise owners Beth and Joe Buczkowski provide customized shampoo, massage, blow dry, brushing and nail clipping in a one-and-a-half hour "spa treatment". Using specialized temperature-controlled vans, they provide grooming services at their clients' home.

"Most of our customers view their pets as companions, and they enjoy treating them to our high-end services," Beth Buczkowski said.

The company has franchises in 250 cities in 23 states.