Pet Store Franchises

4 Focal Points for Pet Store Franchises in 2015

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With the start of the New Year, you are probably telling yourself it is time for a change and pet store franchises might just be that change. While starting your own business might seem frightening, there is no better business to start right now than a pet store franchise and let me tell you why.

 

Expenditure on Pets is Growing in the US.

Americans spent $73 billion on pet service and products in 2014. This is due to the fact that more and more Americans are choosing to own pets. People are also more likely to forego luxuries for themselves so they can pamper their pets. This means more money people are willing to spend in pet store franchises.

 

Pet Ownership is on the Rise.

In the last 25 years pet ownership has gone up by 6%, taking the number from 56% of households to 62%. While this doesn’t sound like a lot, it accounts for more than 7.1 million homes in America alone. With pet ownership on the rise pet store franchises are also seeing a boost in sales. More and more pet owners treat their pets more like family members and less like animals. This has created a rise in sales for things like holiday presents for the pet, designer outfits, and specialty snacks and shampoos.

 

Pet Store Franchises Can’t be Stopped.

The recession saw a spending freeze for many industries though it did not slow pet franchises at all. In fact, while other other industries saw losses, the pet industry saw gains during these years, showing that it is indeed recession proof. The stats reveal a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% from 1994 to 2010 with a 4.8% growth in 2010 alone!

 

There is a High Demand for Varying Pet Services

The pet industry is a great investment, as the numbers show. Aside from great financial stability, providing products and services for your local community is an added bonus. Pet store franchises not only help pets, but the pet parents as well.  There are a few  options available to you when looking at pet store franchises, such as boarding, retail shops, grooming and more. Splash and Dash has combined a grooming salon and boutique with a unique business model to provide owners of the pet store franchises with recurring revenue.

 

Kennel Club of Philadelphia and Purina’s National Dog Show Recap

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The Kennel Club of Philadelphia and Purina crowned a new winner at the annual National Dog Show, hosted on Nov. 15 and 16 in Philadelphia, and broadcast on NBC on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2014.

Millions of Americans tuned in to see who would be named the American Kennel Club’s top dog, and for one well groomed Bloodhound and his owners S. Carter, S VanCamp & H & Z Helmer, the honor was all theirs. Nathan, registered by Fleshner’s International, was chosen as the winner of the Hound Group, and went on to take home Best in Show later in the competition. Shown by Heather Helmer, Nathan was an impressive competitor who stood out among the other dogs in show.

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Best in Show (Photo Credit)

Among the other dogs to be awarded Group honors were as follows:
Sporting Group – Saide the Setter; Owners: P Reilley & D Grant
Working Group – Bogey the Samoyed; Owners: A Kiell-Gree, A Gree, B Bruns & W Stamp
Terrier Group – Bradley the Smooth Fox Terrier; Owners: J Smith and D Gabel
Toy Group – Ben the Affenpinscher; Owners: W & Z Truesdale & L Wubbell
Non-Sporting Group – Freda the French Bulldog; Owners: Patricia Shaw
Herding Group – Zach the Bearded Collie; Owners: R & K Harrington & V & S Shafer

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Group Winners (Photo Credit)

Over 2,000 AKC sanctioned dogs competed for best of Breed, First in Group, and Best in Show at the 2014 exhibition. And though the National Dog Show is not the biggest of its kind–the December 3 & 4 AKC/Eukanuba Championship has over 4,000 entries–it is certainly the most widely viewed, with over 10.7 million viewers tuning in to watch the 2014 competition hosted by John O’Hurley and David Frei.

The KCP-Purina National Dog Show is the highest viewed dog show in America, in part due to the annual broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. It is common for viewers to choose their favorite dogs and to root for “their” pooch to take home the trophy. And while hundreds of dogs invariably do not make it out of the Breed group, it is oftentimes easy for amateur viewers to pick the true finalists for each Breed based on appearance and demeanor. Favorites in our household this year included a Scottish Terrier, Pug, and Dalmatian, as well as the Best in Show Bloodhound.

Since judging is based on appearance, grooming is without exception one of the largest factors in the assessment of the dog as the “ideal” representation of the breed, the determining factor for which the top dog advances in each round. For this reason, it is imperative for owners of show dogs to read up on their dog’s breeding specifications and tailor their grooming routine to fit the breed’s standards. Owners and their show dogs are one of the many examples of customers who would benefit greatly from Splash and Dash’s signature low monthly cost grooming subscription. With the benefit of keeping their pup smelling fresh, regular grooming would also keep the prize winner at the top of their game. For more information on a franchise near you, click here. Interested in more information on owning your own Splash and Dash franchise? Contact us, or visit our website.