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Pet Depot Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Pet Depot is a pet retail franchise offering pet supplies, food, and grooming services, catering to the needs of pets and their owners.

Established in 1991, Pet Depot began as a single pet supply store in California and has since grown into a respected franchise brand offering a unique combination of retail and veterinary services.

Headquartered in La Verne, California, Pet Depot started franchising in 2003 and now operates over 30 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Each store is locally owned and operated, fostering strong community relationships and a personalized approach to customer service.

Pet Depot franchises provide a wide array of products and services, including natural and premium pet foods, pet supplies, grooming, boarding, daycare, and veterinary care.

The franchise offers flexible business models such as full-size retail stores, boutique-style "Barkery" shops, veterinary hospitals, and combined retail-veterinary locations. This range of formats allows franchisees to tailor their offerings to the specific needs of their markets while maintaining the brand’s emphasis on quality and customer care.

What sets Pet Depot apart from other pet industry franchises is its integrated model that merges retail and veterinary services under one roof. This approach not only enhances convenience for pet owners but also creates multiple revenue streams for franchisees.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Pet Depot offers 3 types of franchises:

Franchise Program Initial Investment Range
Retail Pet Store / Pet Grooming Salon Program $293,000 to $821,500
Animal Hospital Program $241,500 to $913,500
Boutique Retail Pet Store Program (Barkery Store) $177,500 to $441,500

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We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Animal Hospital Program Franchise.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$45,000
Training$0 - $1,000
Day Smart Management System Software Training$1,000 - $7,500
Real Estate costs and Leasehold Improvements$25,000 - $200,000
Engineering Fees$5,000 - $25,000
Lease Review Fee$0 - $2,500
Furniture & Fixtures$30,000 - $100,000
Equipment$40,000 - $200,000
Installation Services$0 - $75,000
Signage$8,000 – $25,000
Computer System (includes POS system and software)$15,000 – $30,000
Technology Training and Setup$0 - $12,000
Professional Fees$4,000 – $8,000
Security Deposits and Permits$2,000 – $24,000
Opening Inventory$5,000 – $75,000
Insurance$3,000 - $6,000
Uniforms$500 - $2,000
Travel, lodging and other expenses connected with attending initial training program$3,000 - $10,000
Grand Opening Advertising$15,000
Additional Funds - for 3 months$40,000 – $50,000
Total$241,500 – $913,000

Pet Depot offers 3 types of franchises:

Franchise Program Initial Investment Range
Retail Pet Store / Pet Grooming Salon Program $293,000 to $821,500
Animal Hospital Program $241,500 to $913,500
Boutique Retail Pet Store Program (Barkery Store) $177,500 to $441,500

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We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Animal Hospital Program Franchise.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$45,000
Training$0 - $1,000
Day Smart Management System Software Training$1,000 - $7,500
Real Estate costs and Leasehold Improvements$25,000 - $200,000
Engineering Fees$5,000 - $25,000
Lease Review Fee$0 - $2,500
Furniture & Fixtures$30,000 - $100,000
Equipment$40,000 - $200,000
Installation Services$0 - $75,000
Signage$8,000 – $25,000
Computer System (includes POS system and software)$15,000 – $30,000
Technology Training and Setup$0 - $12,000
Professional Fees$4,000 – $8,000
Security Deposits and Permits$2,000 – $24,000
Opening Inventory$5,000 – $75,000
Insurance$3,000 - $6,000
Uniforms$500 - $2,000
Travel, lodging and other expenses connected with attending initial training program$3,000 - $10,000
Grand Opening Advertising$15,000
Additional Funds - for 3 months$40,000 – $50,000
Total$241,500 – $913,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Started franchising
2002
Franchisees

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27
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$45,000
Investment

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$178,000 - $913,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Operating Profit

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Competitors

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Pet Depot

key competitors in the

Pet Retail

sector.

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27

New
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-7%
-7%

$45,000

$178,000

$913,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

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xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

485

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30%
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$49,900

$498,000

$1,979,000

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$2,632,000

$xxx,xxx

37.7%

xx%

n.a.

6.3%

xx%

n.a.

67

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+
-11%
-11%

$50,000

$313,000

$1,078,000

n.a.

$2,698,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

0

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$50,000

$341,000

$678,000

n.a.

$986,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

20

New
+
18%
18%

$49,500

$543,000

$1,037,000

n.a.

$856,000

$xxx,xxx

95.9%

xx%

n.a.

12.5%

xx%

n.a.

108

New
+
-28%
-28%

$45,000

$467,000

$828,000

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$755,000

$xxx,xxx

67.8%

xx%

n.a.

17.7%

xx%

n.a.

New
+
n.a.
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$25,000

$99,000

$176,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

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xx%

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41

New
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17%
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$40,000

$181,000

$314,000

n.a.

$502,000

$xxx,xxx

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xx%

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n.a.

xx%

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New
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$10,000

$191,000

$274,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

8

New
+
n.a.
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$59,000

$801,000

$1,256,000

n.a.

$706,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

205

New
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43%
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$49,500

$608,000

$1,269,000

n.a.

$916,000

$xxx,xxx

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xx%

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19.0%

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159

New
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15%
15%

$48,500

$138,000

$219,000

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$437,000

$xxx,xxx

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Training

Pet Depot delivers a comprehensive training program that spans multiple phases to ensure franchisees and their managerial staff are fully prepared to operate the business. The training includes in-person, on-site, and virtual components tailored to different stages of the franchise development.

  1. Initial Training Program (Phase I–IV)
    This program includes approximately 40 hours of classroom training (Phase I) and 45 to 91 hours of on-site instruction (Phases II–IV) at a designated operating PET DEPOT® store. It covers operations, administration, merchandise display, and pre-opening preparation. On-site training may also occur at the franchisee’s location.
  2. Certified Manager Requirement
    At least one Certified Manager must complete Phase I through III training prior to opening. This individual is responsible for supervising store operations and training other employees who didn't attend the initial sessions.
  3. Additional and Refresher Training
    Franchisees may request extra training for new or additional staff, or to prepare for opening subsequent stores. PET DEPOT® may also require certified personnel to attend refresher courses, limited to two individuals annually.
  4. Remedial Training
    If needed, the franchisor can require remedial training, which is conducted on-site or virtually, depending on the situation. Franchisees bear the associated costs, including training fees and travel expenses.

Territory Protection

Pet Depot does not offer exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. Franchisees are granted a Franchised Location, but the rights do not extend to any exclusive geographical area. The franchisor may open other PET DEPOT® businesses, either franchised or company-owned, in any location regardless of its proximity to an existing franchise.

Additionally, Pet Depot retains the right to distribute products and services through a wide range of channels. This includes the Internet, catalog sales, and other retail platforms, which are exclusively reserved for the franchisor. As such, franchisees may face competition from these alternative sales channels, even within their own operating area.

Competitors

Pet Depot

Pet Depot is a pet retail franchise offering pet supplies, food, and grooming services, catering to the needs of pets and their owners.

Franchisees

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27
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-7%
-7%
Investment

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$178,000 - $913,000
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Pet Retail

Waggles Puppy Boutique

Waggles Puppy Boutique provides premium pet products and grooming services, catering to the comfort and style needs of dogs.

Franchisees

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0
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Investment

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$341,000 - $678,000
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Pet Retail

Three Dog Bakery

Three Dog Bakery offers premium dog treats and products, providing wholesome and delicious options to enhance pets' nutrition and enjoyment.

Franchisees

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41
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17%
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$181,000 - $314,000
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The Dog Stop

The Dog Stop offers boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services for dogs, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for pets to socialize and thrive.

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20
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$543,000 - $1,037,000
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Salty Paws

Salty Paws is a pet grooming and spa franchise that offers professional grooming services, promoting pet well-being and a clean, refreshed appearance.

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$99,000 - $176,000
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Petland

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.

Franchisees

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67
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$313,000 - $1,078,000
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