
Pet Supplies Plus
Retail pet supplies and services- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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#20 Ranked #21 last year
- Initial investment
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$455K - $1.5M
- Units as of 2022
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623 35.7% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Pet Supplies Plus
- Industry
- Pets
- Related Categories
- Pet Stores, Retail
- Founded
- 1987
- Parent Company
- Franchise Group Inc.
- Leadership
- Chris Rowland, President & CEO
More from Pet Supplies Plus
Who We Are
For over 30 years, Pet Supplies Plus has been the undisputed leader in the pet supplies retail industry and our mission to be America’s Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store has never wavered. We believe that while many brands come and go, one thing that will never go out of style is the love we have for our pets, the extent we will go to get them what they need and the importance of being the go-to store for expert advice and best-in-class customer experience. What makes a Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunity even more remarkable is that a Pet Supplies Plus franchise store averages $2.7M* dollars annually. As the #1 pet franchise for eight years in a row, we are consistently recognized as the industry leader with high marks in franchise excellence and Franchise Owner satisfaction. You can be the next to bring our proven, high-demand pet franchise to your market.
Pet Supplies Plus is proud to be ranked #20 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 and #1 for the pet industry for the eighth year in a row.
*According to Pet Supplies Plus 2020 FDD.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal Candidates
Pet Supplies Plus welcomes driven, business savvy entrepreneurs who love pets to join their front running team. Franchise Owners come from all different professional backgrounds including working for Fortune 500 companies, for the military, as multi-concept franchise owners looking to expand their business profile and as people looking for an active retirement plan.
We look for individuals that are values oriented and have some of these following traits:
- Unwavering desire to succeed
- Aggressive pursuit of growing the business
- Great management skills
- Understanding of the benefits and obligations of a franchise relationship
- Successful record of accomplishments in business
- Appreciation for the overriding importance of customer engagement and great customer service
Franchise Information
- Business Established: 1987
- Franchising Since: 1990
- Total Units: 450+
- Franchised Units: 500+
- Initial Franchise Fee: $49,900
- Veteran Discount: 20% off initial fee
- Royalty Fee First 12 Months: 2%
- Royalty Fee After 12 Months: 3%
- Liquid Net Worth: $200,000
- Net Worth: $600,000
- Incentives: $6,000 discount on franchise fee for qualified veterans
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1990 (32 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 270
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees in the following US states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
- # of Units
- 623 (as of 2022)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Pet Supplies Plus franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $49,900
- Initial Investment
- $454,870 - $1,524,200
- Net Worth Requirement
- $600,000
- Cash Requirement
- $200,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 20% off franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 2-3%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 3.5%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Pet Supplies Plus has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 80 hours
- Additional Training
- As needed
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 12
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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