Pet Habitat

Founded: 1979 Franchising since: 1981
Since its founding in 1978, Pet Habitat has been providing pets and supplies to animal lovers throughout Vancouver, British Columbia. Each store sells a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and other critters.

6921 Heather St. Vancouver, British columbia V6P 3P5

Phone: (604)266-2721

Franchisor has 4 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	0	6	0	0
2008	--	--	--	--
2007	0	5	0	0
2006	0	4	0	0
2005	0	3	0	1

Where Seeking Franchisees
Not available in the U.S.

Exclusive territories available.

Total investment: $95K Franchise fee: $25K

Ongoing royalty fee: 5% Term of agreement: Term of agreement not renewable

Type of Financing Available

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

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $50K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at franchisee's location

Ongoing Support

• Field operations/evaluations