Take over a new, fully operational Pets In The City store, primed for opening and trading.
Creating Safe and Fun Environments for Four-Legged Friends: The Unique Concept of Pets In The City
Pets In The City was started in 2008 to provide a new concept for doggie daycare and pet hotel facilities! The outcome created an environment that is safe, fun, and can be enjoyed by our four-legged friends no matter what the weather is like. Our unique “indoor dog parks” and “luxury hotel apartments” enable pets to Come, Play, and Stay in one of our convenient city locations.
Why Join Pets In The City
A Pets In The City Franchise might be your perfect business opportunity!
Receive comprehensive support from an experienced team, leveraging our expertise in building, operating, and managing pet care facilities.
Benefit from guidance and assistance at every stage, facilitated by established systems and processes.
Tap into a proven business model and a successful track record demonstrated by the company's existing stores.
Our Services
Everything your Dog Needs Under One WOOF!
We are in the business of taking care of dogs, making them and their parents happy. Customers appreciate that every Pets in the City branch has dedicated staff who will always put dogs first, facilitating activities in the parks and watching over them during all-day play. The care and well-being of each and every pet in our facilities is our upmost focus.
As a leading pet franchise, our business model provides multiple revenue channels around an exciting and fun lifestyle. These include:
Doggie Daycare
Premium doggy daycare for owners who want their dog to have a fun day of interaction and socialisation.
Dog Hotel
Treat your dog to a luxury stay in one of our warm and comfortable dog apartments. The ultimate retreat for your furry friend.
Dog Training
From puppy socialisation and classes to our obedience master class, we can help your dog learn to be a well-behaved family member.
Dog Grooming
From a quick smarten-up to a head-to-paw pampering, our experienced groomers will spoil your dog during its treatment.
Dog Retail
Dog-focused retail provides convenience for customers.
An Incredibly Rewarding Business to Own and Operate.
In 2023, Pets In the City Silverdale won People's Choice in the Auckland Business Awards (North and West). This was an amazing achievement that demonstrated just how much Pets In The City Customers love what we do for their dogs.
Check out the Video to hear why Laura feels owning and operating a Pets In The City Branch is so rewarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why choose the pet industry?
The pet industry in New Zealand is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. With more than $1.8 billion in annual spending and pet ownership growing yearly, it is an exciting industry full of opportunities. Current pet ownership (cats and dogs) is more than 1,817,000 pets in New Zealand, with 72% of all houses having at least one pet. With the care of pets increasing, they are now a part of the family, people moving to smaller houses or apartment living demand for quality doggie daycare and pet hotel facilities continues to increase.
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What experience do I need?
No previous business experience is necessary to become a Pets in The City Franchise Owner. However, a willingness to follow processes and procedures, great customer service and a passion for pets are all great attributes that will help you achieve success in this business.
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How much does it cost to purchase a Pets In The City Franchise?
The franchise fee for a new Pets In The City franchise is between $450,000 and $850,000, depending on the option you purchase, plus a $5,000 initial marketing fee to support your grand opening. This provides a fully operational ‘turn key’ store which you open and commence trading on day one plus training to get you up to speed. In addition, you will need approximately $100,000 to cover operating costs whilst your business builds to profitability.
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What return can I expect from owning a Pets In The City franchise?
The returns from owning and operating a Pets In The City franchise will vary depending on many factors, particularly your passion and commitment. We can discuss this with you during the selection process and provide some working models for you to assess your potential return on your business.
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How long does it take for a new store to become profitable?
Every store is different, and there are many factors which will influence the profitability of a store. Based on our experience of opening a new store, it takes approximately 12 months for a store to operate profitably, but there are no guarantees.
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Can I invest in a Pets In The City franchise and run it under management?
Our franchise network is generally an owner-operator opportunity for people who are passionate about pets. However, if an investor and an operator are part of the ownership structure, we will consider this on a case-by-case basis.
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How much am I able to borrow to buy a franchise?
The maximum debt that Pets In The City will allow to be secured against a franchise is 50% of the purchase price.
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Am I able to sell my franchise?
Your franchise is your business and yours to sell. Your franchise agreement will outline the process and requirements for sale and the prospective will need to go through our standard recruitment and selection process and be approved by us.
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How do I get started?
The Journey
The process for becoming a Pets In The City Franchise Partner is outlined below. We will provide you with the necessary information to assess the opportunity. After consulting with your advisors, you will be able to decide to purchase and operate a franchise.
Now
1. Start Your Journey
Complete the form below to register your interest and receive an information pack. The pack will provide an overview of Pets In The City and outline the opportunity in more detail. It will include the Franchise Summary, Expression of Interest Forms, and Confidentiality Agreement.
2. Application and Assessment
Complete our franchise application, enabling us to better understand your interests, expectations, and goals for becoming a franchise partner. Part of this process will also enable us to determine your financial capacity for purchasing and operating a Franchise. We will provide further details of the opportunity and work through how a Franchise works.
2. Application and Assessment
3. Interview and Evaluation
We will arrange a meeting with you to discuss any questions you may have. Further information will enable you to commence your due diligence and learn about our franchise system and how a Pets in the City store works.
4. Disclosure and Due Diligence
After completing the interview process, you will visit one of our operating stores to experience our guests at play. We will also provide you access to our Franchise Disclosure Documentation, templates, manuals, and tools to help you build your budgets and financial projections, as well as to help you make an informed decision and complete due diligence. From there, the Franchise Agreement will be provided for review by you and your advisors.
4. Disclosure and Due Diligence
The Real Journey Begins
Franchise Approval and Onboarding
This is the final step in the process: You will get the keys to your own store and commence operations! We will work with you to get your business up and running.
Request Franchise Information Pack
To learn more about franchising with Pets In The City and register your interest fill in the form below.