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Ruffin's Pet Centres Inc.
Full-service pet stores

Ruffin's Pet Centres Inc.
Full-service pet stores

About
Founded

1981

Franchising Since

1987 (31 Years)

Corporate Address

109 Industrial Ct.
Dunnville, ON N1A 2X5

CEO

Mark Reynolds

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$96,000

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$150,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$35,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$20,000 - $20,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

4%

Ad Royalty Fee

1%

Financing Options

Ruffin's Pet Centres Inc. has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Field Operations

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

Regional Advertising

On-The-Job Training:

1 week

Classroom Training:

2 days

Additional Training:

At existing stores

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:

2

Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $96,000 High -
Units

Units (Locations)

Franchise Financing
Using 401(K)/IRA Funds
  • Tax Penalty-Free
  • Debt Free
  • Expert Guidance
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