In today's world, pets are part of the family. Looking for a way to get a part of the booming pet industry while helping pet parents get their dogs the best food possible? Consider the Naturals Hound franchise. In terms of the initial investment, it ranges between $349,026 to $437,508, including the $45,000 initial franchise fee and other startup expenses. Your location should be between 1,600 and 1,800 square feet with adequate parking and drive by traffic. The pet food franchise has specific site criteria which will help you evaluate real estate that would be a good fit for your location. The location can be opened in as little as 6-9 months, depending on how quickly you find your store, sign a lease and build out your production area. You will also have to finish pre-opening and attend training to become certified at Natural Hounds University.
The ideal franchise owner enjoys the business and gets involved in the community – most entrepreneurs will hire a small team of part-to-full-time employees to help cover retail hours and help with food prep. Owner operators and absentee owners are both allowed, which is attractive for candidates.You can also own multiple locations and receive discounts on initial franchise fees by committing up front to additional stores. Typically one to two employees are needed to operate the store per shift, and the operation is streamlined to limit staffing needs. With a subscription-based model, it's easy to keep customers coming back for more and have peace of mind that you'll have recurring revenue.