Pet Franchises

Pampered pets

This year, Americans will spend an estimated $40.8 billion on pets — almost double what they spent just a decade earlier, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.

With about 7.1 million U.S. pet-owning households, national brands such as Origins, Harley-Davidson and Old Navy have created pet-friendly lines of clothing, accessories and wellness products.

Entrepreneurs are following suit with an interest in the rising status of the posh pet.

At least a dozen pet-related businesses have opened in the Oklahoma City area within the past few years, including a spa and resort, a home-based pet portrait studio, bakeries, professional poop scoopers and several specialty dog boutiques.

We’ve discussed pet franchises before on this blog. All things being equal (which they never are in real life), it’s easier to be grab market share when the customer base is expanding, and the customers are accustomed to spending for posh accessories and convenience.  Unless your products or services is noticeably unique, competition will rise and prices will drop.

The poop pickup business is very good business and has been profitable for the aggressive entrepreneurs and franchisees. Pet Butler has been growing very fast and is establishing a professional brand and franchise system, Happy Tails Dog Spa enables its customers to watch their pets on a webcam all day long, and Bark Busters helps you spend more quality time with your dog by training it to behave.