Be Part of a $40 Billion Industry with the PSP Pet Franchise
- the largest franchised specialty pet supply chain in the U.S.
Turn your pet’s favorite store into your next great opportunity!
Pet Supplies “Plus” Franchise Opportunity_4Almost two thirds of every household in the United States owns at least one pet. That’s over 71 million households. Pet owners today are spending more on their pets than ever before, and pet supplies are experiencing either the highest, or second highest annual growth rate of any retail category. Pet supply spending is expected to grow to $50 billion by 2010.
You can be part of this booming market by becoming a Pet Supplies “Plus” (PSP) franchisee. We are the largest franchised specialty Pet Supply retailer in the nation, with over 225 stores in 21 states. Pet Supplies “Plus” was founded in 1988 by Jack Berry and Harry Shallop, two veterans of the grocery industry. Together they pioneered the concept of bringing supermarket style retailing to the pet specialty industry.
PSP stores offer a unique combination of features that deliver a rewarding shopping experience to our customers and their pets, while allowing our franchisees to control overhead and build profits.Pet Supplies “Plus” Franchise Opportunity_1
A business model built for success
The efficient PSP model allows our franchise partners to be successful in major markets with heavy competition, as well as in smaller markets with little or no competition. Our stores are modeled after supermarkets, with their open, well-lit aisles, thematic displays and shopping carts. They are bright, clean and very easy to shop – for people and their pets. Along with our wide selection of products and services, our customers save time and energy by shopping smaller, easy to navigate stores.
As a Pet Supplies “Plus” franchisee, you will benefit from the buying power that comes from being part of a group of hundreds of stores covering multiple states. PSP’s experienced team of buyers works tirelessly to secure the best deals on the most popular products, so you can offer your customers great value while still Pet Supplies “Plus” Franchise Opportunity_3realizing a solid profit. Our strong buying program, together with the built-in efficiencies of our inventory and distribution program, ensures that PSP franchisees are able to compete effectively in most retail environments.
PSP is seeking expansion opportunities with new and existing franchisees in markets throughout the U.S. We offer opportunities for entrepreneurs to become single-store PSP franchisees, or multiple-store owners. More than 66% of our current franchisees own more than one store. As a PSP franchisee, you’ll be part of a dynamic group of entrepreneurs from all walks of life who have found an exciting new opportunity in the booming specialty pet supply market. Our franchisees represent an impressive cross section of business people with varied backgrounds, including school teachers, doctors, bankers, attorneys and corporate executives looking to be their own boss.
We provide a complete package of support services, covering:Pet Supplies “Plus” Franchise Opportunity_1
* Site selection
* Store design and layout
* Management training
* Buying
* Advertising
* Merchandising
* POS hosting
* Publicity
* Operational support
* Employee training
While previous retail or pet related experience is helpful, it is not a requirement. Pet Supplies “Plus” offers a comprehensive training program, covering all aspects of running your store, along with ongoing access to our operations and marketing professionals as you establish your business.
Business Type: Franchise.
Minimum Investment: $500,000.
Financing Assistance: Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided: Yes.