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<p>The pet services industry has grown rapidly over the past few years, with <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/05/americans-are-spending-more-money-on-their-pets-during-the-pandemic.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>CNBC reporting that pet owners spent nearly $99 billion on their pets in 2020</u></a>, and the COVID-19 pandemic has majorly impacted the sector’s prospects.&nbsp;</p><p>A surge in pet adoption, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/01/06/animal-shelters-coronavirus-pandemic/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>with many shelters running out of adoptable pets</u></a>, has led to an incredible opportunity for pet franchises. The 10 franchises below are set up to win in 2021 and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://www.houndstownfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Hounds Town USA</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $265,800-$492,500</li><li>Units: 16</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/houndstownusa"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchise.wbu.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Wild Birds Unlimited</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $170,382-$281,606</li><li>Units: 347</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/wildbirdsunlimited"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://dogtrainingelite.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Dog Training Elite*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $76,300-$249,500</li><li>Units: 35</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.petsuppliesplusfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Pet Supplies Plus</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $440,600-$1,315,200</li><li>Units: 537</li></ul><h4><a href="https://petland.com/franchise-opportunities/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Petland</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $301,000-$1,100,000</li><li>Units: 235</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.wagnwashfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Wag N Wash</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $425,050-$789,350</li><li>Units: 18</li></ul><h4><a href="https://petwantsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Pet Wants</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $59,830-$202,000</li><li>Units: 106</li></ul><h4><a href="https://aussiepetmobile.com/franchise-opportunities/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Aussie Pet Mobile</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $153,000-$161,000</li><li>Units: 300+</li></ul><h4><a href="https://petfranchisingopportunities.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Fetch! Pet Care</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $67,000-$84,000</li><li>Units: 73</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.petbutler.com/franchise-opportunity/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pet-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Pet Butler</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $44,000-$48,000</li><li>Units: 24</li></ul>

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