6. FAQs

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+ - Do I need previous pet industry or franchising experience to become a Pet Supplies Plus®
     franchisee?
No. Successful franchisees possess a strong management background and people skills.

+ - What are the initial franchise fee and royalty fees?
The initial franchise fee is $40,000 for a single unit. The royalty fee is $3,000.00 per month and 2.25 percent (2.25%) of monthly gross sales more than $83,333.

+ - Does Pet Supplies Plus offer financing?
Pet Supplies Plus has relationships with third party national finance companies to assist new franchisees with financing.

+ - How soon can I expect my Pet Supplies Plus franchise to open?
It generally takes around 90 days after the execution of your lease agreement to open your pet supply franchise store.

+ - Where are Pet Supplies Plus stores generally located?
Pet Supplies Plus franchises are typically located in strip centers with a large anchor store near a residential neighborhood. We strive for sites to be located near high-traffic, retail areas and not in big mega-malls.

+ - Will I have a protected territory?
Yes. The territory will be assigned by zip code(s) according to population and household counts.

+ - Will I receive guidance on hiring employees for my Pet Supplies Plus store?
Part of the new franchisee training includes how to properly staff the store, including how to utilize PSP customer service and recognition programs.

+ - What kind of training will I receive as a new Pet Supplies Plus franchisee?
All franchisees undergo an extensive, four-week plus training program in several corporate stores in Michigan. You will be walked through the details you need to know in order to operate a successful Pet Supplies Plus pet supplies franchise.

+ - Will I receive assistance in planning my Pet Supplies Plus store grand opening?
Yes, we work closely with you to implement a Grand Opening event for your store.

+ - What marketing support can I expect?
Pet Supplies Plus will assist and direct with you your grand opening promotions. Pet Supplies Plus will create a marketing plan to include community involvement, print and on-location radio events.

+ - How do I get started?
Click here to engage with our franchise development consultant and they will walk you through the Qualification and Research phase of our process. Once you've completed that step, you will be invited to the corporate headquarters for a visit if both parties feel it is a good match.

Interested in learning more? Click here to contact a franchise development consultant, and receive your free franchise kit.

Pet Supplies Plus - Click Here to Download Hear From Our Franchisees
With forecasted growth of the category, the ROI potential and the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment, the 'fun' side of working with people and their pets is a very satisfying feeling.
Dave Oser, Pet Supplies Plus franchisee since 2008, Florida