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PETS ARE INN
Pets Are Inn franchises provide an alternative pet boarding service where household pets, primarily dogs and cats, are cared for in private homes by a network of selected 'Host Families' rather than in traditional kennels. The business model involves franchisees managing the matching of pets to host families, enforcing strict standards for pet health and well-being, and operating under the Pets Are Inn brand without needing a central facility. It targets pet owners seeking personalized, home-like boarding experiences for their animals.
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Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (10% on first $5k monthly gross sales, 7.5% on next $5k, 5% thereafter) + 1% national ad fund + $50/mo software maintenance + $500-$1,000/yr insurance ($42-$83/mo equiv)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Gross revenues for 4 franchised businesses for the 12 month period ended December 31, 2023, as presented in Item 19.
* Calculated average gross revenue for 4 franchised businesses: ($131,692 + $437,415 + $208,323 + $193,986) / 4 = $242,854. Calculated median gross revenue: The sorted revenues are [131692, 193986, 208323, 437415]. The median is the average of the two middle values: ($193,986 + $208,323) / 2 = $201,154.5. Net income, net profit, EBITDA, and profit range could not be estimated as the document explicitly states these figures only represent gross revenues and do not reflect costs, operating expenses, or other deductions required to calculate net income or profit.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $242,854
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In the pet care boom, Pets Are Inn stands out with its innovative model of matching pets to vetted host families instead of kennels—a concept franchising since 1993. Item 19 finally discloses revenue figures for its sparse network, hinting at performance in a niche underserved by big players. But with such a limited footprint, does the data signal steady potential or stagnation that could trap investors?
The system's track record shows remarkable longevity but minimal expansion: franchising for over 30 years yet only 4 franchise locations plus 1 corporate-owned, flat from 3 units in 2022 to 3 in 2023 (0% growth per FDD Item 20). This contraction in momentum raises red flags for scalability in a pet services industry exploding with demand. Item 7 details a relatively low entry: $65,000 franchise fee within a $74,250-$121,500 total investment, avoiding costly facilities since operations are home-based and network-driven. Ongoing fees include tiered royalties (10% on first $5K monthly gross, 7.5% on next $5K, 5% thereafter), 1% brand/ad fund, $50/month software, and $500-$1,000/year insurance—equating to about 42-83/month extra.
Item 19 reveals modest earnings: average gross revenue of $242,854 and median $201,154 across the handful of units, suggesting variability but viability for owner-operators in this lightweight model. No profit figures are broken out, but these grosses imply potential after fees (e.g., ~$20K-$24K royalties annually at average levels). For investors eyeing pet trends without heavy capital, it's intriguing—but the tiny, non-growing system screams caution; high closure risk without momentum. Candidly, proven demand exists, but this feels more like a lifestyle play than a scalable empire.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How PETS ARE INN Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 80% of Pet Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PETS ARE INN Current | $74K – $122K | $65K | 10.0% | 4 |
| PSP | $520K – $1.8M | $50K | 3.0% | 498 |
| 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 46 franchises | $346K – $692K | $52K | 7.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 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
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7 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a PETS ARE INN franchise ranges from $74,250 to $121,500. This includes a franchise fee of $65,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
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