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<a href="https://petwantsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-pet-wants-franchisee-continues-to-grow-with-the-brand-2718968" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pet Wants</a>, the only national provider of pet food freshly delivered to customers, is quickly establishing itself as one of the most exciting franchise opportunities in the&nbsp;<a href="https://fortunly.com/statistics/pet-spending-statistics/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-pet-wants-franchisee-continues-to-grow-with-the-brand-2718968" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">fast-growing pet food segment</a>. With 47 new franchise locations sold last year alone, Pet Wants is catching the attention of business-savvy entrepreneurs and animal lovers looking to leverage a proven model and robust support infrastructure to achieve their dreams of business ownership.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prweb.com/releases/trey_taylor_cahill_bring_pet_wants_to_the_upper_cumberland_region/prweb18427791.htm?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-pet-wants-franchisee-continues-to-grow-with-the-brand-2718968" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trey Cahill</a>, a Pet Wants franchisee in Cookeville, Tennessee, is one example of an owner who recently signed on with the brand.Cahill’s career has always been in software development, and his wife Taylor worked at the Upper Cumberland Development District before becoming a stay-at-home mom. When they lived in Charlotte, Taylor worked for a dog training company, which is when she first learned about Pet Wants. The couple has a daughter, Harper, as well as two Goldendoodles — Memphis and Roan.“We came to Cookeville in 2018, and we were looking for better treats and food for our dogs,” said Cahill. “We weren’t very happy about the options we had around that time. That is when we started looking into the Pet Wants franchise opportunity.”Cahill reached out to the Pet Wants team and dug deeper into the business model. “It was the products that first brought us to the business — they’ve done a lot of work vetting the places to get good, natural, holistic products and quality dog biscuits — and we already knew there wasn’t much competition in our area,” he said. “It was clear the franchise offered a lot of support and would help you ramp up the business, whether it be creating the website, the sales system or social media. That is the beauty of a franchise.”Pet Wants prides itself on pet food made with fresh, natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals and free of potentially harmful fillers, bad ingredient choices and animal byproducts that make other pet foods bad for four-legged friends. When it comes to the simplicity of the operations, Pet Wants exclusive premium fresh pet foods are manufactured in the brand’s U.S. facility and shipped in small batches directly to Pet Wants franchises. This means franchisees like Cahill can enjoy exclusivity when it comes to customer demand in the growing pet food industry. The Pet Wants marketing team also continues to find ways to increase brand recognition through national and regional advertising campaigns.The Cahill couple officially opened their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petwants.com/cookeville/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-pet-wants-franchisee-continues-to-grow-with-the-brand-2718968" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pet Wants location</a> at the start of 2022. “We are seeing growth already and a lot of excitement about the concept,” he said. “People around the area were really looking for something like this, and they are excited to have someone local to go to and talk about their pet food and nutritional information. Brand recognition is definitely growing.”&nbsp;But Cahill says the most rewarding part of the business so far has been the ability to be a resource in his community. “We can guide people to the best foods, show them how to help with certain issues,” he said. “Being able to answer those questions has always been a goal of ours, and it really makes you feel good to help someone take care of their pets. For example, we recently were able to direct someone to a shelter program to help them afford to feed their dogs. We are excited to continue offering that service to our community.”Pet Wants franchisees have access to a training and development curriculum that provides the tools to become an expert in pet nutrition so they can offer more than just great products. The team’s expert knowledge will help franchisees establish credibility when they talk to prospective customers about their pets’ needs.&nbsp;Looking ahead, Cahill says he hopes to one day have a physical location and is currently focused on establishing Pet Wants as the go-to name for pet food in the Cookeville area.Now, with plans to have over 200 units open by 2024 and a goal of signing 60 new locations in 2022, Pet Wants is seeking qualified, passionate franchisees like Cahill in markets across the U.S., starting with Texas, Florida, Utah, California and the Pacific Northwest.“This is an opportunity that is primed to succeed anywhere we take it,” said vice president of operations, Paul Kamm. “That has been proven time and again with each new franchise launch, and moreover, by the demand we are seeing in markets where we haven’t even set up shop yet. The model has been perfected. Now, it’s just a matter of finding talented partners who share our passion for pet health to introduce Pet Wants to their communities.”The total investment estimate to begin operations on a new Pet Wants franchise ranges from $42,500 to $202,000 including a $42,500 franchise fee that can be earned back through the brand’s Winner’s Circle program. For more information, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://petwantsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-pet-wants-franchisee-continues-to-grow-with-the-brand-2718968" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://petwantsfranchise.com/</a>&nbsp;

Why This Pet Wants Franchisee Continues to Grow with the Brand

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With the goal of becoming the go-to name for high-quality pet food and nutritional information in their community, Trey Cahill and his wife Tracy opened their Pet Wants location in Cookeville, Tennessee, earlier this year.

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One of the biggest questions when exploring franchise ownership is simple:&nbsp;Will this actually work for me? The answer often depends on flexibility. That’s exactly where&nbsp;<a href="https://petwantsfranchise.com/">Pet Wants</a> stands out.With a mobile-first approach, a scalable path to brick-and-mortar and a deeply supportive system, the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/petwants/info">Pet Wants</a> franchise model is designed to meet owners where they are and grow with them over time.“We have a proven system in place,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-esposito513/">Angela Esposito</a>, vice president of franchise development. “The risk of opening a business or starting a business with a Pet Wants franchise is obviously less risky than going on your own. It’s really a business in a box. You just have to put in the work and execute the steps that are laid out.”That clarity gives franchisees a roadmap from day one, allowing them to focus less on guesswork and more on execution.<h2>A Flexible Model Built for Different Lifestyles</h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/petwants/is-a-storefront-required-how-pet-wants-gives-owners-flexibility-and-a-smarter-route-to-revenue-2731546">At the core of the Pet Wants model is flexibility</a>, not just in how the business operates, but in how it fits into an owner’s life.Rather than jumping straight into the complexity of running a retail store, franchisees begin by building their business through local events, delivery and community engagement. This phase allows owners to:<ul><li>Generate revenue early</li><li>Build a loyal customer base</li><li>Learn the business hands-on</li><li>Grow at their own pace</li></ul>“The great thing about our model is that it has two phases,” Esposito said. “In the mobile phase, there is a lot of flexibility because you are out in the market working events. That usually isn’t seven days a week. So they have flexibility during that phase to build the business in other ways, such as grassroots marketing and networking. They can really think outside of the box about how to grow the business, without worrying about the retail location.”When the time comes to expand, the transition to a storefront is strategic and manageable. “Once that retail location is open, they can hire staff and often have much more flexible hours,” she said.<h2>Lower Investment, Smarter Growth</h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-pet-wants-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722308">The mobile-first model also makes financial sense</a>. “Starting with mobile keeps the investment costs down in the beginning, and it is also a very low-entry point for a brick-and-mortar,” Esposito said. “Our investment range is one of the most affordable for a retail location, especially in the pet industry. Our competitors are often in the million-dollar range as far as investment.”That lower barrier to entry opens the door for a wider range of entrepreneurs, including first-time business owners who may not have the capital for a traditional retail concept.“It’s a low-overhead, low entry point investment,” she said. “Owning a business is an investment — it’s no different than investing in the stock market or real estate. You are going to have to pay for that.”Pet Wants franchisees are also entering one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/petwants/recession-resistant-pet-business-2728308">most resilient and rapidly growing industries in the U.S.</a>“The pet industry is one of the fastest-growing industries that there is,” Esposito said. “It’s among the top three to five franchise categories to own in 2026, one of the most compelling industries and a growing demand for professional services. The pet industry hit $128 billion this past year.”<h2>Built on Community and Purpose</h2>While the business model is strong, Pet Wants is equally focused on&nbsp;why its franchisees do what they do.“Community involvement is definitely a big part of the model as well,” Esposito said. “We want someone who wants to be part of their community and wants to change the lives of dogs and cats.”From farmers markets and other events to partnering with local businesses, franchisees are encouraged to become&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/petwants/franchise-with-community-at-its-core-pet-wants-local-focus-drives-purpose-and-impact-2729102">visible, trusted members of their communities</a> by building relationships that drive impact and revenue.These connections often lead to a more fulfilling day-to-day experience for owners. “As a business owner in general, your lifestyle is completely different from someone in corporate America,” she said. “It shifts from sitting in a cubicle all day to building a business and a brand that you love and are passionate about. They are going to be in the community, working with dogs and cats, and they are really going to enjoy a life full of passion-driven purpose.”<h2>Ongoing Support at Every Stage</h2>Even with a hard work ethic, strong model and industry tailwinds, success ultimately comes down to execution, and that’s where&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/petwants/investing-in-pet-wants-franchise-opportunity-2731087">Pet Wants’ support system</a> plays a critical role.“Our owners are supported from the time they start their franchise agreement all the way until the end of their agreement,” Esposito said. “We support them through onboarding, and have coaches focusing on nutrition, retail, marketing and grooming, there is a subject matter expert for every stage in their journey, whether that is year one or year seven.”From operational guidance to financial performance, franchisees have access to ongoing expertise designed to help them grow.“There is always someone there to help them solve problems, brainstorm, help with P&amp;L, increase profit,” she said. “That is why there really isn’t any experience necessary, we can teach you everything.”<h2>A Franchise Model That Grows With You</h2>From mobile beginnings to retail expansion, the Pet Wants franchise model gives owners room to grow at their own pace. For many franchisees, that is what turns the business into more than an investment: It becomes part of their&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/petwants/3-keys-to-franchise-success-with-pet-wants-passion-support-and-hard-work-2731885#featured">lifestyle, community and passion for pet health</a>.Ready to build a business rooted in purpose, passion and pet health and wellness? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/petwants/info">https://1851franchise.com/petwants/info</a> to learn more about franchising with Pet Wants.

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<a href="https://petwantsfranchise.com/">Pet Wants</a>, the fast-growing pet wellness franchise, made two new hires to further its mission of simplifying pet nutrition and wellness for pet parents through the support of its franchise owners. The hires include&nbsp;<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/brittneyvalle">Brittney Valle</a> as director of grooming and&nbsp;<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/chapmanpetwants">Carrie Chapman&nbsp;</a>as director of retail operations. Valle is a nationally certified master groomer with 15 years of experience. Chapman is a former Pet Wants franchisee and 20-year Target retail veteran.“I’ve trained hundreds of groomers and I was in charge of the continuing education for groomers as well,” Valle said. “I have traveled nationally, teaching seminars, and in my last position, I helped grow one salon with two employees to seven salons across two states with over 60 employees.”&nbsp;<h2>Brittney Valle: Director of Grooming</h2>Valle has been in the dog industry her whole life. Growing up, her parents owned boarding kennels and grooming salons. She has been a nationally certified master groomer for 15 years, which includes work in competitive grooming.When she saw the Pet Wants job posting, it married two of her personal passions: grooming and dog wellness. She appreciated that Pet Wants’ mission is focused on the health and wellness of pets, and recognized that the position could help influence more groomers and more pets.&nbsp;Her day-to-day role will be split between working with the franchisees who currently offer grooming to support their operations and strategic planning for the future of grooming services.&nbsp;“One of the things that I'm really excited about is putting together an operations manual for the grooming salons,” Valle said. “It will include booking, scheduling, how long the pets should be in our care, preferred products to use based on my knowledge of coat and skin health — things like that. Really just helping the franchises understand that part of their business that a lot of people don't understand.”Year one priorities also include partnering with marketing to encourage more franchisees to add grooming services and to position grooming as a national offering.“The ones that I've had the opportunity to work with so far have been so open and coachable and excited to learn,” Valle said. “And for me, I'm really grateful because it's a unique opportunity for someone who's a subject matter expert like me to come in and have so many people just willing to absorb all the information I can give them. I'm passionate about helping them with their businesses.”<h2>Carrie Chapman: Director of Retail Operations</h2>Chapman’s retail career began at Target, where she started as a team member and spent 20 years moving through store, district and multi-state leadership roles. By the end of her time there, she oversaw 62 stores across five states and helped lead one of the largest remodel projects in the company’s history, which added food sections to roughly 800 stores.In 2016, Chapman and her husband decided to open a Pet Wants franchise, the first in Minnesota. They have been franchisees over the last 10 years and Chapman has been on the franchise advisory council as well, serving as the chair for the last three years. Although the couple is in the process of selling that location, Chapman wasn’t ready to be done with Pet Wants quite yet.&nbsp;“I love the brand,” she said. “I love helping pet parents. It's probably one of the most rewarding things I've done. The customer interactions you get, as far as when you help people, it's kind of life-changing. They come to you and tell you their story about how you changed their life.”&nbsp;Because Chapman wanted to stay part of Pet Wants, the director of retail operations role was the perfect way to do so, combining her strong retail background with her love for the brand. Chapman understands all components of retail, from customer profiles and revenue streams to differences between e-commerce and physical locations, and even event strategy.&nbsp;“I love helping owners think about it in a different way, what else can they be doing to drive their business?” she said. “And at the end of the day, how can they help their customers and help more pet parents make great decisions about the long-term health of their pets and their longevity? It’s all full circle. We get to make more money as a business owner, but then there’s the reward of what we're doing every single day and helping people.”Right now, Chapman’s position is focused on everything related to retail storefronts. This includes store layouts, fixtures and what a customer sees when they first walk in the door. She will help franchisees with educating customers about all the resources Pet Wants offers for pet health. She is also focused on training for franchisees.&nbsp;“I think we have an opportunity to bring the knowledge that we've learned along the way into a retail training environment,” Chapman said. “So, when an owner signs on and they're a mobile entity, and they're out working in their community and doing events, how do they set up their booth in the best way, for example.”<h2>How These New Hires Will Strengthen the Pet Wants Brand</h2>By bringing Brittney Valle and Carrie Chapman onto the team, Pet Wants is adding more direct support in two important areas of the business: grooming and retail. Their experience provides franchise owners with practical guidance for their day-to-day operations.Ready to build a business rooted in purpose, passion and pet health and wellness? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/petwants/info">https://1851franchise.com/petwants/info</a> to learn more about franchising with Pet Wants.

Pet Wants Adds Grooming and Retail Leaders to Expand Franchisee Support

A former Target retail leader and a nationally certified master groomer are joining Pet Wants to help strengthen retail operations, grooming support, and franchisee training.

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