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Pet Habitat

Pet shop

Background

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.

Costs and Fees

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 and Support

Training
  • Available at franchisee's location

Ongoing Support
  • Field operations/evaluations