PETLAND

Petland, Inc. franchises retail pet stores operating under the Petland® or Safari Stan’s Pet Center® brands, where franchisees sell a variety of pets, pet supplies, pet services, and pet-related items to the general public using a proprietary system of uniform standards, operating methods, store design, and merchandising techniques. The business model involves licensing these stores in approved locations, often in shopping centers, with options for single stores or multi-unit area development agreements. The target market is a broad spectrum of the general public interested in high-quality pets and pet products, competing with local pet stores, national chains, and other retailers.