Pet Passages

The Pet Passages franchise provides funeral and cremation services for those who have lost a beloved pet. The franchise was established in 2009 and began franchising in 2016. The brand was founded by Mike Harris, a third-generation licensed funeral director who designed the franchise's facilities to be focused on the customers as they go through a difficult time. The ideal candidate for the franchise has a great amount of empathy and is dedicated to ensuring that pet parents have as peaceful of an expeirence as possible as they mourn their lost pet. The franchise also has its own line of memorial products, including urns and grave markers, to provide pet parents with a way to honor a beloved pet. 

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Pet Passages

Pet Passages Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

One of the most upsetting things in life is losing a pet. During that difficult time, you want to make sure that the funeral home you are going to cares for you and your deceased loved one. If you are interested in investing in a caring pet funeral home, then you should consider the Pet Passages franchise. The franchise was established in 2009 and began franchising in 2016. The brand was founded by Mike Harris, a third-generation licensed funeral director who designed the franchise's facilities to be focused on the customers as they go through a difficult time. Since you will meet customers during a difficult time, empathy and dedication to helping people during times of sadness are a requirement of a franchisee with the brand. To make sure that all pets are honored in a loving way, the brand has its own line of memorial products, including urns and grave markers.
In terms of support and training, franchise owners can expect an immersive and comprehensive training program that can be broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction. At the end of the training, you will be a certified Pet Funeral Director. You will also have site selection and buildout assistance, marketing tools, and ongoing support and training for your entire time with the franchise. As an added gift for grieving pet parents,  you will offer Pet TalesTM, which is the only online pet obituary system where you can honor and memorialize your pet using pictures, video, words, and music.

Company Details

Headquarters: Ontario, NY
First franchise: 2009
Founded: 2016
International: No
Canada: No
B2B: No 
Exclusive Territory: Yes
# of units: 10+ 

 

Support and Training Offered By Pet Passages

Franchise owners can expect an immersive and comprehensive training program that can be broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction. At the end of the training, you will be a certified Pet Funeral Director. You will also have site selection and buildout assistance, marketing tools, and ongoing support and training for your entire time with the franchise. 

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Pet Passages Franchise.

What does a Pet Passages Franchise Cost?

Pet Passages franchise fees for 2024:

Veterans incentive: Yes: 
Third-party financing: Yes
Royalty Fee: 6%
Cash Requirement: $25,000 - $45,000
Net Worth Requirement: $150,000 - $200,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $45,000
Net Worth Requirement: $150,000 - $200,000
Initial investment: $40,500 - $385,000

Is Pet Passages a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Pet Passages is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Pet Passages a Home Based franchise?

No. Pet Passages is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Pet Passages Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Pet Passages franchisees make. Pet Passages offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Does Pet Passages Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Pet Passages franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Is Pet Passages Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Pet Passages franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Pet Passages Looking for International franchisees?

No. Pet Passages franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Pet Passages's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Pet Related, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$25,000 - $50,000

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

Pet Passages Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Pet Passages franchises for sale. We may have Pet Passages franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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