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At a Glance
Products & Services: Retail pet supplies & services
Number of Locations: 258
Total Investment: $623.3K - 1.4M
Founded: 1987
Began Franchising: 1990
About Pet Supplies Plus
Jack Berry and Harry Shallop opened their first supermarket-style pet food and supply store in Redford, Michigan, in the late 1980's, and by 1990, they were franchising Pet Supplies Plus. In addition to food and supply sales, the stores offer services such as grooming, self-serve pet washes and adoptions events.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| 2010 | 239 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Midwest, Northeast, South, Southeast, Southwest.
Midwest, Northeast, South, Southeast, Southwest.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $623,300 - $1,401,000
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $3K+/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $3K+/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,000,000
Liquid Cash Available: $500,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 18 - 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% 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: 4 weeks.
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,
Franchise Ranking History
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