Pet Store Franchises

Qualities Need to be Successful in Pet Franchises

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Succeeding in pet franchises isn’t difficult, but to do it with ease, there are a few qualities that one should have. While it’s nothing outlandish, you should definitely do a quick evaluation as you plan to open your first of many pet franchises and see where you hit the bill and where you may miss.

To be successful in pet franchises you need:

pet franchisesTo possess a vision

Have an idea of what you’re starting, what you want to do, and where you want to go. While many vagabonds start their journeys knowing they want to go somewhere, but having no destination, this is not something that pet franchises, or any business, can do successfully. By setting reachable goals, you’re setting yourself up for success.

Good Communication
To succeed in pet franchises, you don’t have to be the king of conversation, but you should definitely be comfortable talking to others. You will have to form meetings, talk to consumers, suppliers, employees, and potential business partners without sending the wrong message. Communication also comes in three forms: verbal, non-verbal, and written.

Guide and Support Team

As the owner of a pet franchises, you will have employees looking to you for direction. It will be your job to guide and this goes along with the first need: a direction. Know where you’re going so you can lead your team there. Without the knowledge, you can’t lead and you may end up seeming like you don’t know what you’re doing.

Believe in Yourself

Opening pet franchises is a big deal, it’s natural to question or second guess yourself, but don’t listen to your own doubt. At the end of the day, you’re making a big move and it’s important to remember why you’re making that big move and what it means to you. That belief is the wind under your wings that will make you fly.

Cultivate a Learning Atmosphere
It’s not just pet franchises, but all franchises must cultivate learning because it’s a learning experience for you as well as the employees. Encourage knowledge and view mistakes as a chance to learn instead of a huge screw up that will end all life. It’s not that bad and remember: you don’t learn from success.

Preserver
Bad things will happen—bumps in the road, unplanned downfalls, but that is franchising. Pet franchises are warm and in an excellent place as the market grows, but, just as any business owner, be prepared for some things to not go as planned and keep going. You never know what may be an opportunity waiting to happen.

Important Food Information for a Pet Food Franchise

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Running a pet food franchise is more than stocking shelves with your favorite pet food brands. Different dogs also eat different portions pending on individual factors age, activity level, and idea weight. Some pets even have sensitive stomachs and have to eat food for that. So as you open up your pet supply franchise, keep these many facts about pet food in mind.

Dogs Can Overeat

A 2013 study done by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention has shown that no improvement has been made in pet obesity since 2011. 52.6% of all dogs in the United States registered at being overweight or obese while cats are slightly worse at 57.6%. Every pet has a different requirement for daily calorie intake based on weight and activity level. The worst part about that is that it’s harder to determine how much a dog is eating by measurement. One cup could be 200 or 400 calories depending on what they’re eating. When you run a pet food franchise, it will be important to know the brands that you carry, their specific goals, and which pets they benefit the most. You will more than likely be asked for your recommendation, especially from owners coming in with doctor’s orders to lower pet weight. Knowing what you carry is an important part of gaining the trust of your customers.

Dog Food Can Be Dangerous

As a pet food franchise owner, it’s important to know what is going on with the FDA regarding pet food. There have been barely any guidelines for testing pet food before it hits the market. So often times there are recalls due to contamination multiple times a year. Make sure to follow the FDA regarding pet food as you run your pet supply franchise. Be fully informed on who are good, trusted brands and who are even slightly less reliable.

Know the Difference Between Food Types

Assuming your pet food franchise carries wet and dry food, it will be important to know their benefits and their faults. Dry food often boasts lower fat content and calories for more food. It often comes in larger, bulk bags and is relatively cheap while wet food comes in cans and has a higher fat content. If a pet is having a hard time gaining weight or maintaining a healthy weight, wet food is a great way to stabilize. It’s also juicier and usually more appetizing if a dog is not eating due to large changes in his life. It’s important to use wet food as a treat or mix it with a diet of dry food in order to maintain a healthy pet weight.

Be Prepared to Learn
A large part of owning a pet food franchise is learning and adapting to new information. If you don’t know how to answer a customer’s question regarding food, be prepared to do a little research to answer it next time. By providing answers, you instill confidence in your patrons that you are a trustworthy source of knowledge. However be wary of giving out any information you’re unsure about. False information can damage the trust and relationship. There’s nothing wrong with saying, “I don’t know, but that’s great question for a vet”.