Pet Wants Franchise
The brand prides itself on offering pet food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial preservatives, fillers, and animal by-products. In addition to food, Pet Wants stores typically offer a range of pet care products such as treats, toys, supplements, and grooming supplies.
To buy a franchise with Pet Wants, you'll need to have at least $50,000 in liquid capital and a minimum net worth of $100,000. Pet Wants charges a franchise fee of $42,500. They also offer a discount for veterans.
Franchisor Details
Total Units: 150
Year Founded: 2010
Franchising Since: 2015
Home Office: Cincinnati, OH
Training: Available
Locations Available: See Below*
Franchise Costs
Liquid Capital Required: $50,000
Net Worth Required: $100,000
Total Investment: $131,350 – $202,500
Franchise Fee: $42,500
Royalty Type: 7%
Vetern Discount: Yes
*Pet Wants is currently accepting inquiries from the following locations: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Values & History
Michele Hobbs founded Pet Wants after a serious health issue with her beloved dog Jackson. Jackson’s issue boiled down to one common factor that impacts the health of many of our pets: nutritious food. Pet Wants was created because there’s a better way to feed our pets!
Industry Performance
Market Demand & Advantage
The global pet food market has been expanding at a rapid rate and there is no reason to believe it will be slowing down anytime soon. With this in mind, investors view the pet food market as an valuable way to use their time and assets. The pet category was one of the few markets that showed resilience during the height of the pandemic. In fact, Pet Wants saw a 61% revenue growth from the end of 2020 to the end of 2022 showing us to be extremely resilient to economic recessions.Pet Wants franchise is one of the fastest-growing pet food franchises in America, with 150 locations in 27 states — proving just how powerful the demand is for premium, fresh pet food, free of animal by-products and non-nutritious fillers. Leverage our status as a leading fresh pet food brand, renowned and trusted across the nation, to accelerate your franchise speed to start and grow.
Training & Support
We provide a robust training curriculum to all franchisees which consists of the following: 4-5 weeks of onboarding from their home (5-10 hour / week time commitment), 1 week workshop training in a classroom setting in Cincinnati, OH (Mon-Fri full time commitment). We have noticed by enhancing our onboarding and training process beyond a typical 1 week training, franchisees are launching their business stronger than ever before! We launch our new owners in two phases to make sure they have the support they need to be successful!
Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
Our owners come from all walks of life, but share a common thread: they are passionate about helping pets in their community live healthy lives. Pet Wants gives these entrepreneurs the vehicle to make a meaningful difference while enjoying financial upside of owning a business in a high-growth industry.
What will be the role of the owner? To ensure all daily business requirements are being met. To work on or in the business, employ and manage staff. Staff consists of a general manager / event coordinator, delivery driver, and a groomer.
What will be the role of the multi-unit operators? To work on or in the business, employ and manage staff and other brand leaders such as area managers.
Purchasing a Pet Wants
Franchise Fee: $42,500. Net worth: $100,000. Total Investment: $131,350 – $202,500. Liquid Capital: $50,000.
Pet Wants is a FranNet Verified Brand
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Pet Wants is a FranNet Verified Brand
FranNet Verified Brands are reviewed by FranNet to ensure legitimacy and industry required documentation.