The Petland Franchise Opportunity!
Turn Your Love of Pets Into a Rewarding Career
Owning a Petland store is an exhilarating and rewarding experience. Bringing people and animals together and helping them with all of their needs is like no other business.
Owning a Petland store also offers you many advantages:
Proven Track Record
Over 60 years of experience in serving millions of customers.
Expert Guidance
Petland’s experienced team will guide you every step of the way.
Focused on Your Success
The Petland corporate staff has one focus: your success.
Global Opportunity
Franchisee opportunities in the U.S. & all over the world.
Extensive Training
Petland provides you with extensive training before and after the opening of your Petland store.
Did You Know…?
Petland consistently ranks as one of the top 500 franchises in the United States.
Top 500
U.S. Franchise Ranking
60+
Years of Pet Retail Experience
70%
Financing Available**
Why Petland
Experience Makes the Difference
An effective and success driven mindset is one that makes the best use of all your available resources — your time, energy, opportunities, etc.
The Petland Corporation has 60 years of experience in specialty pet retail operations and franchisee support. From initial site selection, lease negotiations, store design, construction, merchandising, supply-chain resources for pets and pet merchandise, to marketing, advertising and the accounting services to provide accurate and timely feed back to guide each Petland franchise to its full potential.
The Petland operating system offers the resources and support for each franchisee to grow their business to its full market potential. You can expect your results to be commensurate with your ability to execute the unique Petland business method.
Built On
60yrs
of franchise expertise & support
The Investment
An Investment Sized to Your Vision.
$315,500 – $1,080,500+Total Initial Investment Range
The cost of developing your Petland franchise varies with the size of your store ranging from $315,500 to over $1,080,500 and the scope of the store from a small selection of pets and tropical fish without a puppy kennel to a marketing dominating selection of tropical & saltwater fish, birds, small animals, reptiles and a state of the art kennel allowing your store to offer over 50 puppies representing dozens of breeds.
- Finance up to 70% of the development cost of your franchise.**
**Depending on your available credit and collateral. - Petland will assist you in developing a business plan and loan-request package.
- We’ll help you choose the right lending institution and prepare for your presentation to lenders.
The Petland Support System
Everything You Need to Succeed.
From the moment you sign on, you have the full backing of the Petland team. Explore the four pillars that drive franchisee success.
Is Petland Right For You?
Petland Franchisee Qualification Criteria
We look for partners who share our standards. Tap each criterion to expand.
01 A genuine commitment to the value of pets
Franchisee must communicate an understanding that pets are valuable beyond the monetary cost required to acquire them and that good stewardship and care of pets are not measured out or delivered based on a pet’s monetary value.
02 Hands-on physical stamina to operate the store
Franchisee must possess the physical stamina to be active in the operation of the Petland store for a high percentage of the store’s operating hours for six months to one year, or until an effective team of associates, managers named to key store positions, can deliver the high standards of operation required to run an efficient and profitable store in the physical absence of the franchisee.
03 A clear vision for customer service, animal care and store presentation
Franchisee must demonstrate a high level of communication, articulating a clear vision of how they will operate their Petland retail location with regard to customer service, animal care and store presentation. The franchisee’s visionary statement also must address the development of pet counselors and animal care technicians, who they employ.
04 Above-average management and leadership skills
Franchisee must demonstrate via their business history, educational history or other life experiences the following management and leadership skills at an above-average competency level:
- Planning and organizing resources of capital, time and people.
- Financial resource management as well as reporting, monitoring and use of financial reports and tools to define strategies and tactics to operate a business efficiently and profitably.
- Personnel recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring and developing effective associates to execute prescribed and precise tasks within measurable, established guidelines.
05 A documented history of measurable success
Franchisee must document a history of success via career or academic promotions, sales increases, profit increases or other measurable key performance indicators.
06 Strong work ethic, character and references
Franchisee must demonstrate a history of a good work ethic, excellent character and sound judgment, as reflected by personal and professional references.
07 Proof of financial capability and creditworthiness
Franchisee must provide proof of financial capability and creditworthiness to fund the development and costs associated with opening a new turn-key Petland franchise or to acquire an established Petland store.
Apply Online
Take the First Step.
If you’re interested in a Petland franchise opportunity, our Franchise Development team is ready to evaluate your application and reach out directly.
- Reviewed by our Franchise Development team
- A team member will reach out to you directly
- Your information stays confidential
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.
800-221-5935 franchise@petland.com 250 Riverside Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601