Why Pet Wants Is a Great Addition to a Doggie Daycare Franchisee’s Portfolio

In today’s $136 billion pet industry, existing franchisees may be seeking innovative ways to expand their services and increase their profitability. One exceptional opportunity for diversification is adding a Pet Wants franchise to their portfolio. 

Pet Wants has firmly established itself as a leader in the booming pet industry, blending high-quality, fresh pet food with an innovative franchise model that appeals to a growing number of pet owners and entrepreneurs alike. 

“We are extremely complementary to existing pet franchises,” said Pet Wants President DeNita Carani. “It is a great opportunity for people in that space who want to expand their portfolio and add a complementary business.”

To start, by integrating Pet Wants’ high-quality, fresh pet food and treats into their existing operations, pet care franchise owners can offer an enhanced service to their clients. 

“If they are a doggie daycare concept, for example, they could utilize Pet Wants’ food and treats in their boarding program and be able to share that with customers,” Carani said. “In the same way that we recently added grooming services to our retail stores, existing doggy daycare providers can add our natural food and products to their business. This brings additional foot-traffic and opportunities for cross-promotion.”

Pet Wants’ operational model is also designed for simplicity and scalability, making it an ideal addition for existing pet franchisees. The franchise can start as an event-based mobile business and gradually expand into a brick-and-mortar retail pet store and grooming center.

“This enables them to begin generating revenue and connecting with the community even as they’re setting up their retail space,” said Carani. “This aspect is a significant differentiator, especially compared to other pet retail concepts that lack community interaction and revenue generation before a retail store is operational.”

But perhaps the biggest standout feature of the Pet Wants franchise, Carani says, is its attractive ROI. According to the brand’s 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pet Wants franchise ranges from $137,850 to $219,000, while the ROI for the first quartile of store franchises is reported to be $1.1 million. With an Average Unit Volume (AUV) that is 2.7 times the initial investment, it offers a compelling financial proposition for franchisees looking for their next endeavor. 

“Other pet franchises might have a higher AUV, but their initial investment is significantly higher,” said Carani. “Alternatively, their initial investment might be lower, but their AUV suffers in comparison. Our AUV is such a great ratio as compared to our initial investment, which is better than most in the space.”

This strong financial performance makes Pet Wants an appealing choice for franchisees looking to expand their portfolio with a high-value, low-risk investment in the pet space, rather than investing millions of dollars into another doggy daycare facility, for example.

“Overall, Pet Wants provides a unique opportunity for existing pet franchisees to diversify their portfolio with a complementary business that is easy to integrate and offers substantial returns,” said Carani. “If you are looking for the best value in the pet space, this brand is the best value.”

For more information about Pet Wants and franchise opportunities, visit https://1851franchise.com/petwants/info.