Pet Depot vs Wag 'N Wash Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pet Depot vs Wag 'N Wash including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pet Depot Franchise
Wag 'N Wash Franchise
Investment $110,000 - $550,000$510,910 - $843,410
Franchise Fee $35,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 2%1.5%
Year Founded 19901999
Year Franchised 20012006
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Pet Depot Franchise
Wag 'N Wash Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Pet Depot Franchise
Wag 'N Wash Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Pet Depot Franchise
Wag 'N Wash Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 160 hours Classroom Training: 64 hours
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Pet Depot Franchise
Wag 'N Wash Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Pet Depot

In 1991 the first Pet Depot opened in Santa Monica, Ca.

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 is growing and offers you an exciting opportunity to join our successful retail program. Currently, our franchises are available in most states in North America, Canada, and Mexico.

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 Wag 'N Wash

Wag N’ Wash offers a unique business opportunity in the rapidly growing pet care industry. Our four revenue streams take advantage of a huge segment of the pet market, and include a retail center that offers high quality food, toys, bedding, and supplements, a bakery that offers human-grade freshly baked treats, a self-service wash with our own line of proprietary shampoos, and a professional grooming service.

Wag N’ Wash offers a unique opportunity to capitalize on a resilient, yet growing industry with huge potential.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Wag N Wash franchised business is between $425,050 and $789,350. This includes between $75,000 and $76,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin operation of up to two Wag N Wash Businesses is between $827,600 and $1,556,200. This includes between $127,500 and $130,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin operation of up to three Wag N Wash Businesses is between $1,241,400 and $2,334,300. This includes between $191,250 and $195,750 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
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