Ruffin's Pet Centres Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Full-service pet stores
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $76K - 132K
Founded: 1981
Began Franchising: 1987
Private Owned
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $76,000 - $132,000
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $35,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 days. At franchisee's location: 1 week. At existing stores : 3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,