A One-of-a-Kind Franchising Opportunity to Make a Living By Making a Difference

We are a unique franchise designed for anyone who wants to make a difference in their communities for pets and their people.

Are You Passionate?

Your store needs the soul – you – in-store every day to operate the best it possibly can.

We have created an industry-leading, tried-and-true operating system that will guide you through every step of owning a Pet Planet store to help pets and their Guardians within your community.

Does this sound like you?

What Makes our Franchising Different?

Frequently Asked Questions

Initial investment

What is the investment required?

The estimated initial investment will vary based on several factors. Significantly this includes, but is not limited to, the store build-out costs, fixtures, furniture, equipment, the point-of-sale computer system, interior and exterior sign packages, opening inventory and fees associated with training.

What are our fees?

The initial franchise fee is $30,000. Royalty fee is 6% of gross sales and the Marketing fee is 1.5% of gross sales.

What is the terms of the Franchise Agreement?

The term of the initial Franchise Agreement is 10 years. We offer two 5-year renewal options.

How long does it take to open the store after one has been awarded a franchise?

While every case is different, the typical length of time between the time you sign the Franchise Agreement, we approve your location, and you open your business, is evidently between 6 to 12 months.

How do you find the location for my store?

Pet Planet works with many real estate partners to look for locations that meet our requirements for space, amenities, and lease terms. Our objective will always be to secure the best possible location for the best possible terms.

Training & Support

What is our training program?

We’re an education-based company. Our comprehensive training covers all of our Brand Standards that include product education, operations of the store, merchandising standards, and marketing standards. We also include nutritional training, in-store experience, and the opportunity to meet the key members of our leadership team. Franchise training takes place as both online courses and in-classroom training. It typically takes two weeks to complete in the class training, followed by one week of practical, on-the-job training in one of our stores.

After you have successfully opened your store and have learned the ropes, we also provide ongoing training and coaching. This can take the form of direct assistance from our operations team, regular product knowledge development, or franchisee mentor programs (where we pair you with one of our top franchisees to complete a one week peer mentor rotation).

Am I required to work in the store?

Yes. Our years of experience tell us that an engaged and committed Franchise Operator is the key to a successful store. You will have greater success if you are intimately engaged to and devoted to full time effort in the business.

What about ongoing support after I open my store?

We are with you every step of the way. We offer our franchise partners a comprehensive system of tools, ongoing training, and Brand Standards that work to govern all tactical aspects of owning and operating a Pet Planet store.

Hear It from Our Franchise Operators

"Being a new Franchise Operator, I’ve found the process to getting my own Pet Planet store both exciting and rewarding. Furthermore there was two-weeks’ of in-person training with the entire Pet Planet office team and hands-on in-store training prior to being in my own store.

Pet Planet has been with me every step of the way from the beginning and moreover they connect with me to ensure I continue to feel confident and well-supported operating my store."

Garv Franchisee at PrairieWest for a year

"I find what’s different about Pet Planet [to] other franchise locations is it’s hard to find a company that still cares especially mindful of its 'roots'. Additionally Pet Planet is a Calgary based company as a matter of fact started by two strong women, with a passion that attracts like-minded individuals. Undoubtedly you’re not just in it to be your own owner, you’re in it to do better for the animals. [The co-founders] will not stray from what is best for our Guardians' family members and I cherish that, it’s not the easiest decision to make and it sometimes means we take our time getting new products, but it does give us the most confident foot forward. We strive for greatness."