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What Does It Take To Open An Independent Pet Franchise

By Marie Hayes


At some point most people daydream about owning their businesses. The majority never take the plunge however, because they don't know where to start or don't have the money to start a business from scratch. Buying franchises is something not everyone considers. If you would like to be your own boss and love working with pet owners, an independent pet franchise that sells supplies could be a good option.

Franchises are not an option for everybody. They require that the owner have certain financial resources before the parent company will consider them. Most expect prospects to show at least a hundred fifty thousand dollars in liquid assets and three quarters of a million dollars in net worth. An initial fee of about fifty thousand dollars is due at signing. On top of that, you will have expenses for equipment, inventory, marketing, insurance, and rent.

If you meet that criteria and want to learn more, you will meet with a consultant from the company to discuss your financial goals and whether they are compatible with the corporate philosophy. You should be given information outlining what the company will expect from in terms of time and finances. Before you leave, you may be offered the opportunity, at which time you can turn it down with thanks, ask for time to consider it, or accept on the spot.

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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