diff --git a/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/system/WelcomeController.java b/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/system/WelcomeController.java
index 96c5a88e0..04161b345 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/system/WelcomeController.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/system/WelcomeController.java
@@ -25,6 +25,6 @@ class WelcomeController {
 
     @GetMapping("/")
     public String welcome() {
-        return "hello ignite";
+        return "hello ignite!";
     }
 }