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At a Glance
Products & Services: Full-service pet store
Number of Locations: 145
Total Investment: $299K - 1.05M
Founded: 1967
Began Franchising: 1971
Private Owned
About Petland
Starting operations in 1967 in Ohio, Petland sells pets and pet-related merchandise to consumers throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, France, Chile and Israel. Each Petland location sells fish, birds, cats, dogs, small animals, reptiles and the food and accessories needed to care for them.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 82 | 39 | 17 | 7 |
| 2010 | 103 | 40 | 16 | 4 |
| 2009 | 117 | 52 | 13 | 4 |
| 2008 | 126 | 51 | 9 | 6 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $299,000 - $1,050,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $125,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 18. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 3 weeks. In-store training : 1-4 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Customized annual marketing plan
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