The Paw Depot

The Paw Depot is a family operated pet supply store that is located in south Florida. The pet franchise's goal is to provide clients with the most nutritional, affordable and tasteful pet products possible. Customers receive free diet and nutritional advice when they go to the Paw Depot. The pet franchise also provides same day delivery to homes and businesses and carries more than 15,000 lines of pet products. The Pet Depot service was established in 2012 and saves clients time and money. Franchisees have two different models to choose from: 1. A single unit retail store franchise with an exclusive territory;  2. A single unit "Grooming Only" retail franchise, which is called Paw Depot Grooming SPAW and has an exclusive territory. 

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The Paw Depot Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

For many years now, pets have been treated as members of the family. Annually, Americans spend billions on their pets. This provides entrepreneurs with opportunities to cash in on this trend. A pet brand to consider is The Pet Depot, a family operated pet supply store that is located in south Florida. The pet franchise's goal is to provide clients with the most nutritional, affordable and tasteful pet products possible. Customers receive free diet and nutritional advice when they go to the Paw Depot. The pet franchise also provides same day delivery to homes and business and carries more than 15,000 lines of pet products. The Pet Depot service was established in 2012 and saves clients time and money. Franchisees have two different models to choose from: 1. A single unit retail store franchise with an exclusive territory; 2. A single unit "Grooming Only" retail franchise, which is called Paw Depot Grooming SPAW and has an exclusive territory. You can also purchase the rights to a larger region or territory through an Area Development Franchise Agreement. This would allows you to build a series of Paw Depot franchises.
You will also benefit from great support and training. In terms of support and training, franchise owners will undergo an initial training program at corporate headquarters in south Florida. You'll learn the ins and out of the pet industry and how to run the business. The program is broken down into computer based training, on-the-job training and business and marketing strategies. You'll also receive grand opening and site selection assistance, product and nutritional training, and more. The support and training is ongoing.

 

Company Details

Headquarters: Boca Raton, FL 
Founded: 2012
First franchise: 2018
Canada: No
International: No
Absentee: No
Exclusive territory: Yes 
Mobile/home-based: No
Location: 1

Support and Training Offered By The Paw Depot

In terms of support and training, franchise owners will undergo an initial training program at corporate headquarters in south Florida. You'll learn the ins and out of the pet industry and how to run the business. The program is broken down into computer based training, on-the-job training and business and marketing strategies. You'll also receive grand opening and site selection assistance, product and nutritional training, and more. The support and training is ongoing. 

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a The Paw Depot Franchise.

What does a The Paw Depot Franchise Cost?

The Paw Depot franchise fees for 2024:

Initial Investment: $142,300 - $301,500
Net Worth Requirement: $35,000
Cash Requirement: $35,000
Initial Investment: $142,300 - $301,500
Royalty Fee: 5%

Is The Paw Depot a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. The Paw Depot 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 The Paw Depot a Home Based franchise?

No. The Paw Depot is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do The Paw Depot Franchise Owners Make?

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

Does The Paw Depot Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. The Paw Depot franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Is The Paw Depot Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. The Paw Depot franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is The Paw Depot Looking for International franchisees?

No. The Paw Depot franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see The Paw Depot's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Pet Related, Retail, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

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

The Paw Depot Franchises for Sale

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