Your Pet Planet franchise requires a considerable financial investment, although not the biggest investment you will make. Your greatest investment is your personal commitment to your retail store or resort. A Pet Planet Franchise is an investment in your future that requires hard work and dedication. With this in mind we encourage you to take stock of both your personal goals and financial abilities. The capital investment required for the purchase of a Pet Planet Franchise will vary from market to market and will depend on the size of the store and the level of equipment required for the services offered.

The capital cost may be substantially less when converting an existing established business to a Pet Planet Franchise. In this case, a Pet Planet Representative will conduct a thorough evaluation and review of the operation to determine what steps need to be taken to convert the operation to the high standards required by Pet Planet.

Operation of your Pet Planet and the responsibility to promote the health and well-being of domestic animals can be a lot of fun and highly rewarding. Your hard work and dedication is critical, particularly in the first years of operation when you will be embarking on local campaigns and market development initiatives. Your success depends on an enthusiastic, hands-on approach. Pet Planet has spent years building its reputation and brand loyalty. We therefore place great emphasis on our Franchise application which is detailed and strict in its qualification process. It is extremely important to us that our franchisees are not only financially qualified but share the same passion, ethics and vision for animal welfare and employee relations that has made us so successful.

• You must be prepared to devote your full-time effort to the operation of your Pet Planet.
• You cannot be involved in any venture that may be a conflict of interest.
• You must be in good health, as the operation of your franchise can at times be both physically and mentally demanding.
• You must meet our strict qualification criteria.
• You must have a solid financial history and demonstrate the ability to finance not only the capital costs but the ongoing initial advertising program that is critical to your success.
• You must possess a strong desire to succeed and never be satisfied with status quo.
• You must be self-motivated, maintain a pleasant and positive attitude and have the ability to operate your Franchise professionally within the standards outlined by Pet Planet's operating system.