Pet Passages
Pet Passages Franchising, Inc. offers franchises for operating pet crematoriums that provide pet cremation and memorialization products and services using proprietary software, trademarks, and operational systems. Services are provided at wholesale to veterinarians, pet hospitals, humane societies, and other businesses, as well as retail to individual families mourning pet loss. The business model focuses on licensing the Pet Passages system to franchisees, including those with preexisting funeral homes or no prior experience.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
6% royalty + 1% ad fund + $250/mo software & marketing + $9,000/yr ($750/mo) local advertising minimum
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 9 locations (7 franchised, 2 company-owned) open for a full 12 months in both 2022 and 2023
* Average gross revenue for 2023 is taken from the 'Average' row of the table ($303,837.56). This value is explicitly presented as the average in the source document. It should be noted that a simple arithmetic average of the 9 individual stores listed in the table for 2023 is $334,917.56. The document's provided average is used as it is the stated figure. The 9 locations comprise 7 franchised and 2 company-owned units. No information on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expenses was provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Pet Passages Compares to Other Pet Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 82% of Pet Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pet Passages Current | $71K - $449K | $55K | 6.0% | 12 |
| PSP | $541K - $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| DOG TRAINING ELITE | $174K - $203K | $110K | 8.0% | 395 |
| POOP 911 | $4K - $26K | N/A | 25.0% | 254 |
| WOOF GANG BAKERY | $184K - $507K | $50K | 7.0% | 236 |
| CAMP BOW WOW | $944K - $1.2M | $50K | 7.0% | 223 |
Pet Services Average 44 franchises | $341K - $688K | $54K | 7.7% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Pet Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Pet Passages franchisees (2020 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Pet Passages franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Pet Passages franchise ranges from $71,150 to $448,900. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Pet Passages franchise make?
According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Pet Passages franchise is $303,837.56.
How many Pet Passages franchise locations are there?
As of the 2024 FDD, Pet Passages has 12 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2016.
Can you get an SBA loan for a Pet Passages franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for Pet Passages franchises. Historical data shows 7 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Pet Passages franchisees, with an average loan amount of $436,629. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is Pet Passages a good franchise to buy?
Pet Passages shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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