Pet Depot vs Ben's Barketplace Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Pet Depot Franchise
Ben's Barketplace Franchise
Investment $110,000 - $550,000$189,200 - $352,050
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%3%local+2%Nat'l
Year Founded 19902005
Year Franchised 20012015
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Pet Depot Franchise
Ben's Barketplace Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Pet Depot Franchise
Ben's Barketplace Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Pet Depot Franchise
Ben's Barketplace Franchise
Training -Ben's franchisees become well educated on the pet food supply industry and the nutritional needs of pets before the doors of a new store open, and are updated on industry and companywide changes throughout franchise ownership.
Support -Ben's Barketplace franchise support is never more than a phone call away. Experts on pet nutritional information, as well as pet food supplies and products, affiliates of Ben's Barketplace have an appreciation for pets of all kinds.
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Pet Depot Franchise
Ben's Barketplace 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 Ben's Barketplace

More than just a pet supply store, Ben's Barketplace franchise owners embrace the opportunity to personally interact with customers to ensure their pets thrive through species correct nutrition.
Dogs and cats are our passion! When our customers seek our knowledge and expertise for their pets’ specific nutritional requirements, we've become a part of their family. This customer loyalty is what sets us apart from all other pet food stores!
Recession proof market. Even in times of economic downturn, pets play an important role in people's lives and require the best food and products available.


Veterans made this country great and continue to keep us safe, so Ben’s Barketplace offers a 25% discount off the initial franchise fee for veterans!