WE’RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE ALEX SAMIOS, CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER OF DOGTOPIA, WILL BE SPEAKING AT UNC 2026!

Alex Samios didn’t just grow Dogtopia—he helped turn it into one of franchising’s most trusted brands. With more than three decades in franchising and as a second-generation franchisee, Alex brings unmatched real-world insight to brand building and scale. He’s served as founder, franchisee, franchisor, investor, C-suite leader, advisor, and board member—helping grow pioneering concepts from scrappy startups to category-defining brands. A self-described “brand guy,” Alex is passionate about developing concepts, driving growth, and disrupting industries. Franchising isn’t just what he does—it’s who he is.