Pet Supply Stores

With pet ownership in the US growing, pet supply stores offer a compelling opportunity despite threats from e-commerce

The pet supplies store business is a segment of the $99 billion pet industry in the U.S. Spanning items such as food, toys, health supplies, and accessories, this sector provides necessities for the 67% of U.S. households—or about 85 million families—that own a pet. Given the tremendous expansion of pet ownership in both urban and suburban locations, pet supply stores have strong upside and cash flow potential.

Franchise opportunities abound in this business, with several established brands such as Petland and Pet Supplies Plus offering franchising options. The advantage of a franchise includes brand recognition, support systems, and training programs.