Best Pet Franchises To Buy in 2021

The pet services industry has grown rapidly over the past few years, with CNBC reporting that pet owners spent nearly $99 billion on their pets in 2020, and the COVID-19 pandemic has majorly impacted the sector’s prospects. 

A surge in pet adoption, with many shelters running out of adoptable pets, has led to an incredible opportunity for pet franchises. The 10 franchises below are set up to win in 2021 and beyond.  

Hounds Town USA

• Startup costs: $265,800-$492,500
• Units: 16
• 1851 Brand Newsroom

Wild Birds Unlimited*

• Startup costs: $170,382-$281,606
• Units: 347
• 1851 Brand Newsroom

Dog Training Elite*

• Startup costs: $76,300-$249,500
• Units: 35

Pet Supplies Plus

• Startup costs: $440,600-$1,315,200
• Units: 537

Petland

• Startup costs: $301,000-$1,100,000
• Units: 235

Wag N Wash

• Startup costs: $425,050-$789,350
• Units: 18

Pet Wants

• Startup costs: $59,830-$202,000
• Units: 106

Aussie Pet Mobile

• Startup costs: $153,000-$161,000
• Units: 300+

Fetch! Pet Care

• Startup costs: $67,000-$84,000
• Units: 73

Pet Butler

• Startup costs: $44,000-$48,000
• Units: 24