Aussie Pet Mobile
Mobile pet groomingBackground
Founded: 1996 Franchising since: 1996
Franchisor has 10 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
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
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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 Growth
| 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 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
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
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $62.9K-125.5K Franchise fee: $35K-75K |
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: $100K
Cash liquidity requirement: $65K
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 and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- 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
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#79 (2009); #86 (2008); #114 (2007); #111 (2006); #92 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#43 (2009); #49 (2008); #90 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#18 (2009); #18 (2008); #31 (2007); #24 (2006); #16 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#66 (2009); #77 (2008); #90 (2007); #99 (2006); #70 (2005);
#79 (2009); #86 (2008); #114 (2007); #111 (2006); #92 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#43 (2009); #49 (2008); #90 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#18 (2009); #18 (2008); #31 (2007); #24 (2006); #16 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#66 (2009); #77 (2008); #90 (2007); #99 (2006); #70 (2005);