The

5

best

Pet Retail

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

Pet retail franchises focus on specialty pet food, treats, grooming products, and wellness-oriented supplies for companion animals.

These concepts benefit from recurring customer behavior and resilient consumer demand, while system scale and capital efficiency play a major role in long-term performance.

Below are the top 5 pet retail franchises based on unit economics, system strength, and franchisee momentum.

Pet Supplies Plus

8.6
/
10

Pet supply store franchise providing a wide range of pet food, supplies, and accessories for dogs, cats, and small animals, offering a convenient one-stop-shop for pet owners.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

485
+
30%
30%
Franchise fee

?

$49,900
Investment

?

$498,000 - $1,979,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$2,632,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

6.3%

Our score
8.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Pet Supplies Plus operates neighborhood pet stores offering food, supplies, grooming, and self-wash services.

Its ranking reflects dominant scale paired with strong revenue generation despite higher capital requirements.

  • Large system with 485 franchisees
  • Higher average investment of ~$1.24M
  • Solid 0.47x payback
  • Strong franchisee growth of ~30%

Dogtopia

8.1
/
10

Dogtopia is a dog daycare and boarding franchise offering a safe and interactive environment for dogs to socialize, exercise, and receive care.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

205
+
43%
43%
Franchise fee

?

$49,500
Investment

?

$608,000 - $1,269,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$916,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

19.0%

Our score
8.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Dogtopia focuses on dog daycare, boarding, and spa services within a premium retail environment.

Its position is driven by strong growth and a scalable, service-heavy model.

  • Established network of 205 franchisees
  • Higher average investment of ~$939K
  • Slower 1.02x payback
  • Robust franchisee growth of ~43%

Petland

7.8
/
10

Petland is a retail pet store franchise that offers a variety of pets, products, and services to meet the needs of pet owners and animal enthusiasts.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

67
+
-11%
-11%
Franchise fee

?

$50,000
Investment

?

$313,000 - $1,078,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$2,698,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Petland operates full-line pet retail stores offering live pets, supplies, and services.

Its ranking benefits from excellent payback efficiency but is moderated by recent contraction.

  • Mid-sized system with 67 franchisees
  • High average investment of ~$696K
  • Outstanding 0.26x payback
  • Slight franchisee decline of ~-11% weighs on score

Pet Wants

7.4
/
10

Pet Wants offers high-quality pet food and products, focusing on natural and nutritious options to enhance the health and well-being of pets.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

159
+
15%
15%
Franchise fee

?

$48,500
Investment

?

$138,000 - $219,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$437,000

+
-0.8%
-0.8%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.4
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Pet Wants specializes in fresh, small-batch pet food sold through retail and delivery-based locations.

Its ranking reflects balanced economics and consistent system growth.

  • Growing system with 159 franchisees
  • Lower average investment of ~$179K
  • Efficient 0.41x payback
  • Positive franchisee growth of ~15%

EarthWise Pet

7.1
/
10

EarthWise Pet offers a wide range of natural pet food, supplies, and grooming services, promoting holistic wellness for pets.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

108
+
-28%
-28%
Franchise fee

?

$45,000
Investment

?

$467,000 - $828,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$755,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

17.7%

Our score
7.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

EarthWise Pet offers natural and holistic pet foods and products through specialty retail stores.

The ranking is supported by profitability but tempered by declining unit count.

  • Established system with 108 franchisees
  • Higher average investment of ~$648K
  • Moderate 0.86x payback
  • Franchisee growth of ~-28% impacts placement

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