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 Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Pet Supplies Plus system. Pet Supplies Plus 22710 Haggerty Rd., # 100 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 |
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• Franchise Video • Marketing Brochure • Pre-Qualifier Application |
Business Description
Join the growing $40 Billion specialty Pet Supply industry! Pet Supplies "Plus" is the nation's largest franchised specialty pet supply retailer, with over 230 stores in 23 states. Our smaller store sizes provide a more convenient shopping experience for our customers, while allowing us to enter trade areas where our big-box warehouse style competitors can't. Even though our stores are smaller, we carry a larger variety of products, at retail prices that will often meet, or beat, our competitors.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1988
Franchising Since: 1989
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 3 - 5 Full-time, 10 - 12 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 8,000 to 10,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Join the growing $40 Billion specialty Pet Supply industry! Pet Supplies "Plus" is the nation's largest franchised specialty pet supply retailer, with over 230 stores in 23 states. Our smaller store sizes provide a more convenient shopping experience for our customers, while allowing us to enter trade areas where our big-box warehouse style competitors can't. Even though our stores are smaller, we carry a larger variety of products, at retail prices that will often meet, or beat, our competitors.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1988
Franchising Since: 1989
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Franchised Units: | 241 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 241 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Michigan | 55 |
| 2. New York | 19 |
| 3. Ohio | 46 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $500K |
| Cash Investment: | $250K |
| Total Investment: | $550-800K |
| Average Total Investment: | $675K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | “$2,000 per month, + 2% of Sales over $1 Million |
| Average Royalty: | 0% |
| Advertising Fee: | $2,500 per mo minimum |
Space Needs (in square footage): 8,000 to 10,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 years Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 years Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 30 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Livonia, MI | 2 to 4 weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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Submit an online form to receive information from Pet Supplies Plus. • Franchise Video • Marketing Brochure • Pre-Qualifier Application |
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