Out-U-Go! vs Pet Assist Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Out-U-Go! Franchise
Pet Assist Franchise
Investment $35,400 - $49,850$19,050 - $41,950
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $20,000$6,000 - $10,000
Royalty Fee 6%$250-$350/mo.
Advertising Fee 1%$50/mo.
Year Founded 19962009
Year Franchised 20082014
Term Of Agreement 10 years +5+55 Years
Term Of Agreement 10 years +5+55 Years
Renewal Fee -0


Business Experience Requirements
 
Out-U-Go! Franchise
Pet Assist Franchise
Experience -

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

Financing Options
 
Out-U-Go! Franchise
Pet Assist Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/--/-
Start-up Costs No/--/-
Equipment No/--/-
Inventory No/--/-
Receivables No/--/-
Payroll No/--/-

Training & Support
 
Out-U-Go! Franchise
Pet Assist Franchise
Training 7 days of training at Out-U-Go! Central with our top tier Top Dogs. This training includes complete training on the Out-U-Go! systems and software, and certification from Dog Walk University (SM). At the conclusion of training, assuming you've received two paws up from our DWU professors, you'll be a certified Out-U-Go! Top Dog.

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
 
Out-U-Go! Franchise
Pet Assist Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Out-U-Go!

The pet industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Out-U-Go! offers an unique entry point into that world. We are one of the country's premiere in-home dog walking and pet sitting services. After years of providing awesome quality pet care, we have established a name people trust. With the same dedication we have always demonstrated towards the furry friends in our care, Out-U-Go! offers franchise opportunities. Supported by our experienced staff, we offer top notch training, individual support, and a tested marketing plan.
We have lots of fun at Out-U-Go!
But from head to tail, this is a serious business and a seriously good opportunity.

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.