Pet Butler vs Pets Are Inn Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pet Butler vs Pets Are Inn including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Pet Butler Franchise
Pets Are Inn Franchise
Investment $39,500 - $92,000$79,950 - $375,150
Franchise Fee $18,900$50,000
Royalty Fee 7%5-10 %
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981982
Year Franchised 20051986
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee 25% of initial fee$1000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Pet Butler Franchise
Pets Are Inn Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Pet Butler Franchise
Pets Are Inn Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
Equipment No/YesNo/No
Inventory No/YesNo/No
Receivables No/YesNo/No
Payroll No/YesNo/No

Training & Support

 
Pet Butler Franchise
Pets Are Inn Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Pet Butler Franchise
Pets Are Inn Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Pet Butler

Everyone loves their dog, but no one likes cleaning up after it! Here are just some of the reasons why we're so excited about this opportunity:
* Close to 40% of US households own at least one dog.
* Two in ten dog owners own two dogs.
* One in ten dog owners own three or more dogs.
* In Baby Boomer households where there are no children under 18 years of age, more dogs are owned on average (two).
* There are over 63 million dogs in the US.
* The average dog leaves its owners 23 "presents" per week.
* 30 million US households have at least one dog and not one of these households enjoys cleaning up after it!
* Our first franchise (company owned) has over 3,000 clients in the Dallas Fort Worth Area of Texas and consistently serves several thousand pets and their owners each week.

* According to the U.S. Department of Commerce:
o Although only 8% of businesses are franchises, they represent 40% of all retail sales in the U.S.
o Proven methods are often better than trial and error.
o A franchise is usually easier to sell and has a higher value than an independent business.
o Consumers prefer a nationally recognized name 2 to 1.
o The synergy of a group of people, all contributing ideas and motivation, is a benefit to each individual.

About Pets Are Inn

Pets Are Inn makes special arrangements for your pet that far surpass the offerings of a traditional kennel. We carefully screen animal loving individuals and families to care for your pet(s). These "Host Families" take your pet(s) into their home and give them the personal attention they are used to ... lots of love, petting, playing, walking, a warm comfortable place to sleep, and of course, the food you provide, served when and the way your pet likes it.

The estimated total initial investment for your first Pets Are Inn business ranges from $79,950 to $105,150, including $74,000 to $75,000 you must pay the Franchisor.
If you elect to enter into a Territory Development Agreement for the right to open multiple Pets Are Inn businesses, your estimated total initial investment ranges from $127,750 to $375,150, including $118,000 to $250,000 you must pay the Franchisor (rights to 2 to 6 Territories).