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Updated RecentlyPet Depot vs Bark & Fitz Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pet Depot vs Bark & Fitz including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $110,000 - $550,000 | $150,000 - $225,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
| Year Founded | 1990 | 2003 |
| Year Franchised | 2001 | 2004 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
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| Equipment | -/- | -/- |
| Inventory | -/- | -/- |
| Receivables | -/- | -/- |
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Training & Support |
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| Training | - | - |
| Support | - | - |
| Marketing | - | - |
| Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | - | Yes |
| International Expansion | - | Yes |
Company Overviews
About Pet Depot
Named Katie’s PET DEPOT after the founder’s daughter, the store specialized in premium pet foods, pet grooming and quality supplies for all kinds of companion animals. Customers loved the expert pet advice and personal caring service, so the store grew quickly to one of the best places to shop for pet supplies. In fact in 1992, Katie’s was crowned "L.A.’s Best Pet Shop” by Los Angeles Magazine, and was bestowed several more recognitions over the years by local news channels as the "in” place for pets and their owners to shop.
Winning customer loyalty was easy, as we really do care about your pets and their health.
In 1992 Katie’s added a second location in Westwood, then acquired the Mar Vista location in 1994 and grew again by opening the large format store in West Los Angeles in 1997.
The PET DEPOT format was proof that a quality independent pet retailer could compete and grow in a big box world. In fact, most of our customers preferred the personal service at Katie’s PET DEPOT over the impersonal clerks at the larger stores in the area.
To ensure that each PET DEPOT location maintains the personal touch for every customer, we decided to franchise. This allows us to maintain the best relationships with you, while providing the competitive pricing of a larger chain.
At PET DEPOT we believe in pride of ownership, so we incorporate the name of individual franchise owners into our logo. Each of these individual owners receives extensive training and has pets of their own, so they can provide the same expert advice and service of our original PET DEPOT stores. We know that you will appreciate shopping at a locally owned business for your pets needs and the expert pet advice each owner will give you.
PET DEPOT Veterinary Group was founded in 2009 in the Los Angeles area as a
full-service veterinary hospital. The community had been shopping at PET
DEPOT stores for quality pet food and supplies since 1991. Providing
quality healthcare to pets was the next step in our dedication to the
well-being of animals. Our company has grown to over 30 locations
throughout the U.S. and Canada (and counting), with hybrid
retail/hospital locations across eight U.S. states.
PET DEPOT offers you a choice of franchising options:
• AREA DEVELOPER: this position affords you exclusive rights to develop PET DEPOT store locations over a specific geographic area
• INDIVIDUAL FRANCHISEES: for those who’d like to own their own single store.
Whichever franchising option you choose, now is the time to join with other PET DEPOT owners in the growing retail pet industry.
About Bark & Fitz
Bark & Fitz is a dedicated retailer of fine pet products with locations in Canada from coast-to-coast. As passionate animal lovers, we see cats and dogs as more than just pets; they are family members. We pride ourselves in carrying only the best available pet supplies and food on the market, and in being a top resource for information.
From all natural foods and baked treats to dog gear, Bark & Fitz has scoured the globe for what we believe are the most nutritious, durable, entertaining and stylish products you will find for you and your dog. We have bundled this proven success story into what we believe is the future of specialty dog retail and are offering franchises through master, area and single-unit franchise development across North America.
Bark & Fitz is looking for dedicated and passionate pet lovers with an owner/operator mentality. Applicants should be excited about taking an active role in their new venture and should be comfortable working with an organization where you will be listened to and valued. We reject the all too typical large franchisor mentality where you are "just another store." We are looking for applicants that will thrive in an environment where you have direct and continued communication between franchisee and franchisor and you truly are a member of the Bark & Fitz family.