Pets Are Inn vs Pet Assist Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pets Are Inn Franchise
Pet Assist Franchise
Investment $79,950 - $375,150$19,050 - $41,950
Franchise Fee $50,000$6,000 - $10,000
Royalty Fee 5-10 %$250-$350/mo.
Advertising Fee -$50/mo.
Year Founded 19822009
Year Franchised 19862014
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 Years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 Years
Renewal Fee $10000


Business Experience Requirements
 
Pets Are Inn Franchise
Pet Assist Franchise
Experience -

A love for animals with a commitment to their care and well-being. Net worth of $50K

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

Training & Support
 
Pets Are Inn Franchise
Pet Assist Franchise
Training -

5 days at Corporate. Ongoing
Support -

5 days at Corporate + Ongoing Modern up to date software with mobile apps.

Marketing --
Operations -

Franchise can be run from home. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed..

Expansion Plans
 
Pets Are Inn Franchise
Pet Assist Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

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).



About Pet Assist

Pet Assist is a mobile pet care business offering dog walking, pet sitting, pet transportation and pet waste removal services to pet owners. It is a business that has already proven to be recession resistant. Pet Assist was founded during the recession of 2009 and against all odds, experienced exponential growth. Many individuals jump into the pet sitting business on their own and soon discover that they are chasing their tails and can't make a living doing the thing that they love. Pet Assist provides a proven system that has already been extremely successful even under the worst economic conditions.