Features of business:

• Unique combination of goods and services. Unlike most independent pet food stores that just sell food, franchise Pet Centers combine retail goods with self-wash, full-service grooming and in-house pet bakery to fulfill all of our customer’s needs under one roof. Fast growing industry. Since the franchise opened the 1st store, the pet products industry has grown from 17 billion then to over 50 billion now. Natural pet food is the fastest growing segment in the industry.
• Focused approach. Their products and services are limited to the largest area of pet consumer expenditure, cats and dogs. They do not sell supplies for fish, birds, reptiles, etc. This allows their team members to be true experts in the field of cat and dog nutrition and health.
• Serves a large population. The ASPCA reports that 62% of all US households include a cat or dog. There are currently over 78 million dogs and over 86 million cats as companion pets in the US. That is one cat or dog for every 1.9 people in the country.
• Perks of Name loyalty. The franchise has many years of relationship building with industry manufacturers and distributors which will garner you “A” customer pricing and considerations that new, independent store owners would not have access to.
• Proven Systems. Their years of experience in the pet retail industry have allowed them to compile a system of “best practices” and employee training.

Brand differentiators and competitive advantages:

• They are a full-line store that includes both products and services. Almost everything their Customer’s want or need to provide a healthy lifestyle for their cat or dog can be acquired at franchise Pet Centers, eliminating the need for the consumer to go to a competitor.
• Their products and services focus only on dogs and cats, the largest segment of companion pets. This allows them to specialize and train on the area of greatest expenditure and to allow their staff to be experts in this specialized area. Their focus on strictly natural, healthy food, treats, supplements and other products not only showcases the fastest growing sub segment of the industry, but portrays us as a dog and cat health food store, promoting the “healthy lifestyle” and it’s growing brand appeal.
• Their services give them great differentiation from competitors, with each location offering an in-store pet bakery, self-service wash and full service grooming options. These areas draw in customers who then purchase retail items.
• Store layout, finishes, colors, staff education, product selection and community involvement all foster a customer “experience” that goes far beyond just shopping in a pet food store. The franchise “experience” is designed to feed into the customer’s emotional need to provide for their family members the best they can.

No students and brokers please. Interested buyers must have a minimum net worth of $500,000.