Pet
8 brands
Pet Supplies Plus
PetScenthound
PetCamp Bow Wow
PetDog Training Elite
PetWoof Gang Bakery
PetPet Butler
PetBark Busters
PetSplash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique
PetPet Category at a Glance
8 brands compete in pet, with an average minimum investment of $325K and an average royalty of 6.3%. 88% disclose Item 19 revenue data — above the database-wide average, giving buyers in this category better visibility into unit economics before committing capital.
7 brands are growing and 1 is contracting by net unit count. A category where more brands are growing than shrinking signals healthy demand — but individual brand trajectory matters more than category averages. Check each brand's 3-year unit trend in their FDD Item 20 before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a pet franchise? ▾
Investment ranges for pet franchises in our database span from $78K to $2.0M. The lowest-cost option is Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique starting at $264K, while the most expensive is Pet Supplies Plus at up to $2.0M. These figures come from official Franchise Disclosure Documents and include franchise fees, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital.
Which pet franchise has the best performance? ▾
Based on our health score methodology, Pet Supplies Plus leads the pet category with a score of 89/100. The health score combines unit growth rate, system size, investment efficiency, and whether the franchisor discloses Item 19 revenue data. 4 of 8 pet brands disclose revenue data in their FDD, making direct financial performance comparison possible for those brands.
What are typical royalty rates for pet franchises? ▾
The average royalty rate across 8 pet brands with disclosed rates is 6.3%. Royalties are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and paid weekly or monthly. Some brands also charge a marketing/advertising fund fee of 1-3% on top of royalties. When comparing franchises, look at the total ongoing fee burden (royalty + ad fund + technology fees) rather than royalty alone — the stacking effect can significantly impact unit-level profitability.