RETAIL &
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MULTI-UNIT
Buyer’s Guide
Qualifications
If you enjoy working with the
public in a fun retail environment, and have the ability to
follow a well-defined successful
program, Pet Supplies “Plus”
is for you.
Our in-depth training program
and on-going operational support after your store opens will
provide you with all the tools
you need to become a successful Pet Supplies “Plus” owner.
OPPORTUNITY
Description
Be part of the growing $53
Billion Pet Supply Industry! Pet
Supplies “Plus” is the largest
franchised specialty pet supply
retailer in the nation, with
over 240 stores in 23 states.
Our smaller store sizes and
lower operating costs allow our
franchisees to be successful in
a variety of retail climates. PSP
stores offer a selection of items
that rival that of our big-box
competitors, in a much more
convenient and pleasing shopping environment.
Demographics
Trade areas for successful
Pet Supplies “Plus” stores
have a population base of
75,000 or greater. We target
middle to upper-income
shoppers, and prefer high
retail traffic areas. Our
smaller-sized stores are
convenience oriented, so we
can locate our stores closer
to our customers homes
than the larger big-box
warehouse style competitors.
Fast Franchise Facts
Franchising Since: 1989, founded 1988
Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 53%
Total Franchise Operating Units: 152
Company Operating Units: 92
Capital Investment: $650,000–$750,000
Franchise Fee (per unit): $40,000
Royalty Fee (per unit): $3,000/mo +2.25% over
$83,333/mo
Advertising fee (per unit): 2,500 per month
Earnings Claims: No
Build-Out Options: 8,000 to 10,000 square feet, 2nd
generation space, In-line or Free-Standing
Available Territories: Single- and multi-store areas available throught eastern and southern United States. Visit www.
pspfranchise.com for detailed market availability.
Contact
Marc Kiekenapp
Direct (480) 664-0851
Mobile (480) 266-0169
[email protected]
www.petsuppliesplusfranchise.com
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Franchisee candidates shouldhave a minimum net worth of
$1 million and be able to
make an equity contribution
of no less than 50% of the
total project cost.
MULTI-UNIT BUYER’S GUIDE 2012
SITE LOCATION
Assistance
Pet Supplies “Plus” will work
with you to secure the best
sites in the best trade areas.
We can work with local real
estate brokers, if necessary.
Our demographic program
can tell you not only how
many people live in a given
trade area, but what types
of pets they own and how
much they spend on them.
Rankings
& Awards
Franchise Times Magazine:
Consistently featured in the
“Top 200 Franchising Chains”
ranking since 2006, and in
2010 ranked as #119 in terms
of overall sales.