Aussie Pet Mobile

Founded: 1996 Franchising since: 1996

Address: 34189 Pacific Coast Hwy., #203 Dana Point, California 92629

Phone: (949)234-0680

Franchisor has 10 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	236	2	19	0
2008	252	2	10	8
2007	237	2	6	6
2006	-0	-0	-0	-0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Outside the U.S.: Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America, Western Europe

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Approx. 50,000 population & approx. 10,000 dogs per territory

Total investment: $108,000 - $246,350
Franchise fee: $40,000 - $80,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 8-5%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $65,000
Business Experience:

• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Operations

• Franchise can be run from home
• 70% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Training

• Available at headquarters: 3 days
• In-field training for groomers, 2 weeks; ongoing training for advanced grooming

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#333 (2010); #79 (2009); #86 (2008); #114 (2007); #111 (2006);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#43 (2009); #49 (2008);

Top Homebased Franchises:
#95 (2010); #18 (2009); #18 (2008); #31 (2007); #24 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#66 (2009); #77 (2008); #90 (2007); #99 (2006);