What Does It Take To Open An Independent Pet Franchise

By Marie Hayes


A lot of people believe the only way to really succeed in business is to own your own company. Many have considered the option of starting a business from scratch but understand that a large percentage of them fail. Franchises have instant brand recognition, and can be very successful however. If you are ambitious and love animals, opening an independent pet franchise offering supplies might be the right move for you.

You will have to show the parent company proof of financial stability in order to be considered. A net worth of at least seven hundred fifty thousand dollars and liquid assets in the amount of one hundred fifty thousand are basic requirements. You will be required to put down around fifty thousand dollars when you sign the contract. That doesn't include inventory, equipment, marketing, or rent.

If you are interested, your next step is to meet with a company consultant where you will discuss what your goals are and how well they mesh with the corporate philosophy. The consultant will provide you with information about the financial and time commitment required to go forward. At the end of the meeting, you can accept the terms immediately, take some time to consider it, or thank the consultant and respectfully decline the opportunity.

If you decide a pet supply franchise is something you want to pursue, you will have a lot of paperwork to fill out. You are going to need an experienced attorney to look over the contracts and disclosure documents. You should have a chances to meet other owners at this time to ask them about their experiences. Finally, you will meet the staff in the home office you will be working with.

You will probably have a lot of questions along the way. One of the most common involves your business experience. You might ask if prior franchise or pet industry experience is required. Most times it is not. Supply store owners tend to be successful businessmen prior to working with the franchise company though. Everyone who buys into the company is given intense training before store operations begin.

Money is a top priority for most, and they want detailed information about the cost of opening a store. It will cost anywhere from five hundred thousand dollars to a million to get the business up and running. This cost includes all your initial outlay, like rent, inventory, marketing, and equipment. The final total depends a lot of where in the country you are located, and size of the shop.

Prospective owners are curious about the training they will receive and the marketing support they can expect. Most companies give new owners at least two weeks of intensive training before the store opening. They employ marketing professionals who are experienced when it comes to planning grand openings and multiple media advertising.

The pet supply industry is stable and has been growing steadily for two decades. Families are more inclined than ever before to spend money on premium pet food and comfort items. Smart entrepreneurs would do well to capitalize on this growing trend.




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