The Puppy Pantry

The Puppy Pantry franchise is a retail pet brand that offers a variety of foods, treats, supplies, pet grooming, and boarding and daycare services. The Georgia-based pet retail franchise was founded in 2012 by Brian and Heather Nichols and their parents, Tom and Betsy Poundstone. The pet franchise began awarding franchise locations in 2015 and is looking for partners to help it expand. Franchisees benefit from a scalable model, the brand's multi-store buying power, and the ability to cash in on a booming industry. Qualified candidates should have strong sales abilities, retail expeirence, and have a love of pets and great customer service. 

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Background

In today's world, pets are like family and are treated as such. The pet industry is worth tens of billions of dollars, which gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to run a thriving business. If cashing in on the booming pet industry interests you, the The Pet Pantry is a business to consider. The Georgia-based pet retail franchise was founded in 2012 by Brian and Heather Nichols and their parents, Tom and Betsy Poundstone. The pet franchise began awarding franchise locations in 2015 and is looking for partners to help it expand. Franchisees benefit from a scalable model, the brand's multi-store buying power, and the ability to cash in on a booming industry. Qualified candidates should have strong sales abilities, retail expeirence, and have a love of pets and great customer service. Pet parents and their animals love the franchise's wide variety of foods, treats, supplies, pet grooming, and boarding and daycare services.
You will benefit from the pet franchise's support and training. In terms of support and training, franchisee will go through an initial training program that is broken down into two to three weeks of training at corporate headquarters in Buford, Ga. This happens a week before the franchise is scheduled to open for business. The Pet Pantry has two training sessions per year, which can be up to 2 days of update training or meetings in each session. You can expect ongoing support and guidance in building and operating your business. Veterans are incentivized tom invest with a discount on the franchise fee.

Company Details

Headquarters:
International: No
Canada: No
Founded: 2012
First Franchise: 2015
B2B: No

Support and Training Offered By The Puppy Pantry

In terms of support and training, franchisee will go through an initial training program that is broken down into two to three weeks of training at corporate headquarters in Buford, Ga. This happens a week before the franchise is scheduled to open for business. The Pet Pantry has two training sessions per year, which can be up to 2 days of update training or meetings in each session. You can expect ongoing support and guidance in building and operating your business.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a The Puppy Pantry Franchise.

What does a The Puppy Pantry Franchise Cost?

The Puppy Pantry franchise fees for 2024:

Liquid Capital: $40,000 
Veterans incentive: $7,000 of the franchise fee
Franchise fee: $25,000
Initial investment: $146,875 – $314,700

Is The Puppy Pantry a Home Based franchise?

No. The Puppy Pantry is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do The Puppy Pantry Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much The Puppy Pantry franchisees make. The Puppy Pantry offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Does The Puppy Pantry Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. The Puppy Pantry franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Is The Puppy Pantry Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. The Puppy Pantry franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is The Puppy Pantry Looking for International franchisees?

No. The Puppy Pantry franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see The Puppy Pantry's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Pet Related, Retail, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

The Puppy Pantry Franchises for Sale

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