How much revenue does a PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchise is $2,666,693. The median revenue is $2,496,071.

How much profit can you make with a PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchise ranges from $170,668 to $786,674 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, PET SUPPLIES PLUS has 502 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1991.

Can you get an SBA loan for a PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchises. Historical data shows 225 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $820,029. The historical default rate is 1.8%.

Is PET SUPPLIES PLUS a good franchise to buy?

PET SUPPLIES PLUS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 502+ locations, 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.

PET SUPPLIES PLUS

Pet Supplies Plus franchises retail stores offering a wide variety of pet food, supplies, small pets (such as birds, reptiles, fish, but not dogs or cats), grooming, bathing services, and related products in clean, bright environments with wide aisles. The business model centers on a proprietary system including uniform standards, supplier networks, store design, merchandising, marketing, and operations to maintain brand consistency. It targets pet owners seeking convenient, high-quality pet products and services.

502

Locations

$537K–$1965K

Investment

Since 1991

Franchising

RetailLivonia, MIFreedom VCM, Inc.www.petsuppliesplus.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,900

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$536,520 – $1,965,005

Low: $536,520High: $1,965,005

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

3.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.20%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,322 – $1,672

Item 6 of FDD

3% royalty (2% first 12 months) + ~1.2% brand fund (NAF, $1,000/mo first 12 months then 1/3 of ad contribution) + $925-$1,200/mo technology + $265-$340/mo POS lease + $132/mo grooming software

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 347 Reporting Franchised Stores operating from January 1, 2024 to December 28, 2024.

* Best Guess Profit High calculated as: Average Annual Gross Sales ($2,666,693) * High Annual Gross Margin % (50.8%) - (Average Annual Gross Sales ($2,666,693) * Average Annual Rent % of Sales (6.9%)) - (Average Annual Gross Sales ($2,666,693) * Average Annual Labor % of Sales (14.4%)) = $786,674. Best Guess Profit Low calculated as: Average Annual Gross Sales ($2,666,693) * Low Annual Gross Margin % (27.7%) - (Average Annual Gross Sales ($2,666,693) * Average Annual Rent % of Sales (6.9%)) - (Average Annual Gross Sales ($2,666,693) * Average Annual Labor % of Sales (14.4%)) = $170,668.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How PET SUPPLIES PLUS Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 87% of Specialty Retail franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialty Retail

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
PET SUPPLIES PLUS Current	$537K – $2.0M	$50K	3.0%	502
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS	$48K – $260K	N/A	N/A	797
CORNWELL	$80K – $324K	N/A	N/A	793
BATTERIES PLUS	$263K – $497K	$45K	5.0%	604
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED	$227K – $379K	$40K	4.0%	340
YOUR CBD STORE	$96K – $151K	$20K	2.0%	275
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises	$285K – $708K	$38K	5.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2MI

3FL

4IL

5NC

6WI

7AL

8OH

9IN

10TN

11CA

12SC

13PA

14GA

15VA

+26 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchisees (2011 – 2025)

Total Loans

225

Average Loan

$820,029

Total Volume

$184.5M

Default Rate

1.8%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

598 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

Primarily breach of franchise agreement disputes involving termination/renewal failures, non-compete violations, unauthorized inventory sales, Lanham Act violations, and trade secrets misappropriation, both cases linked to the same franchisee owner.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Parent Franchise Group, Inc. and affiliates including PSP Franchising, LLC filed Chapter 11 on November 3, 2024 (ongoing).

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a PET SUPPLIES PLUS franchise ranges from $536,520 to $1,965,005. This includes a franchise fee of $49,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 3.0% of gross sales.