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petbar Franchise Brings Trust & Canine Bliss to San Antonio

petbar Franchise Brings Trust & Canine Bliss to San Antonio

San Antonio native Marc Hildebrand and partner Nicole Baptiste have transformed petbar's low-stress, open-concept grooming spa into a place where pets - and their humans - feel like family.

Chris Irby

By Chris Irby

Copy Editor

October 23, 2025

petbar Franchise Brings Trust & Canine Bliss to San Antonio

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