Pet Supplies Plus Franchise

About the Pet Supplies Plus franchise

Pet Supplies Plus — Neighborhood pet store — minus the hassle. — has built its franchise system in the retail category since 1988, headquartered in Livonia, MI. Pet specialty retail franchise focused on a neighborhood-store experience with grooming, washing, and food.

As of the most recent disclosures, Pet Supplies Plus operates approximately 750 units worldwide. Initial investment for a single location typically falls between $379,000 to $1,390,000, with a franchise fee of $39,900.

Unit economics and ongoing fees

Ongoing royalty obligations are approximately 3.5% of gross sales, plus a brand fund / national advertising contribution of about 1.0%. Always model these as recurring overhead — they apply to top-line revenue, not profit.

Why prospective franchisees consider Pet Supplies Plus

Operators considering Pet Supplies Plus typically weigh the following advantages:

• Lower royalty (3.5%) than most retail franchises
• Pet category remains a long-term growth tailwind
• Multi-service revenue (retail + grooming + wash)
• Owned by Franchise Group / strong corporate support

Where Pet Supplies Plus has real trade-offs

Honest diligence also requires looking at where the system has friction. Common considerations include:

• High build-out and inventory costs
• Competes with Chewy, Amazon, big-box pet retail
• Real estate-dependent
• Inventory management is a learned skill

How to evaluate the Pet Supplies Plus opportunity

Before signing any franchise agreement, request the current FDD directly from Pet Supplies Plus, talk to at least 8–10 existing franchisees (both new and mature), and build a unit-level model that stress-tests labor costs, occupancy, and Item 6 ongoing fees against realistic ramp assumptions. Pay particular attention to Item 19 (financial performance representations), Item 7 (estimated initial investment), and Item 20 (system size and turnover) for the trend over the past three years. Validation calls with existing operators are the single highest-leverage step in the process.

Figures above are seed estimates compiled from public sources and may not reflect the most recent FDD. Always verify against the current Franchise Disclosure Document before relying on any number commercially.