Pet Supplies Plus
Retail
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EarthWise Pet
Retail
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Pet Evolution
Grooming
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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Grooming
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| Metric | Pet Supplies Plus | EarthWise Pet | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Type | Retail | Retail | Grooming | Grooming |
| Models Available | Storefront | Mobile, Storefront | Storefront | Storefront |
| Total Initial Investment | $520K - $1.82M | $78K - $1.04M | $606K - $1.24M | $191K - $560K |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $45,000 | $59,000 | $49,900 |
| Royalty Fee | 2% year 1, then 3% | 7% mobile; 5% salon; 4% retail | 5% yr 1, then 7% | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | 2% of service sales; 0% of retail | 0.5% yr 1, then 1.5% | 2% |
| Total Locations | 729 | 180 | 26 | 332 |
| Franchising Since | 1988 | 2008 | 2021 | 2010 |
| States Available | 43 states | 30 states | 8 states | 37 states |
| Average Unit Volume (AUV) | — | $280,073 | $977,495 | — |
| AUV Growth (3-Year) | — | +4.7% | +130% | — |
| Units in Development | 81 | 182 | 0 | 0 |
Financial Performance
| Metric | Pet Supplies Plus | EarthWise Pet | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Revenue | — | $262,739 | $824,766 | — |
| Average NOI | — | — | — | — |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Operational Details
| Metric | Pet Supplies Plus | EarthWise Pet | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Size | — | Mobile van; salon 900–1,500 sq ft; nutrition center 1,800–2,200 sq ft | 1,400 - 3,200 sq ft | — |
| Development Model | — | Single & Multi-Unit | Single & Multi-Unit | — |
| Headquarters | Livonia, MI | Bellevue, WA | Afton, MN | Orlando, FL |
Requirements
| Metric | Pet Supplies Plus | EarthWise Pet | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term | — | 10 years | 10 years | — |
| Renewal Term | — | 10 years | 10 years | — |
| Non-Compete | — | 730 days within the territory, within 30 miles of the territory, and within 30 miles of any system outlet | 2 years in the designated territory and within 10 miles of it or any other Pet Evolution store | — |
Territories
| Metric | Pet Supplies Plus | EarthWise Pet | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity | — | Protected (non-exclusive) | Protected (non-exclusive) | — |
| Territory Basis | — | Territory sized around 150,000 people. Protection depends on the model and applies to GROOMBAR services in that territory | Generally 2.5 miles around the store; territories may overlap | — |
Growth & Performance
| Metric | Pet Supplies Plus | EarthWise Pet | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Net Units | — | 8 | 13 | — |
| Avg Annual Growth | — | 2.3% | 51.7% | — |
| Coming Soon | 21 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
- Pet Supplies Plus $49,500
- EarthWise Pet $45,000
- Pet Evolution $59,000
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming $49,900
Royalty Fee
- Pet Supplies Plus 2% year 1, then 3%
- EarthWise Pet 7% mobile; 5% salon; 4% retail
- Pet Evolution 5% yr 1, then 7%
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming 7%
Total Locations
View Location MapStrengths at a Glance
Pet Supplies Plus
- See brand profile for highlights
EarthWise Pet
- Four models: mobile only, mobile plus salon, mobile plus in-store salon with a pet nutrition center, and a salon addition for existing retailers
- Single-unit investment $78,300–$1,036,250 depending on model (Item 7). Franchise fee $45,000 plus a territory fee of $5,000–$15,000
- Royalty 7% of mobile sales ($100 weekly minimum after 120 days), 5% of salon sales, and 4% of nutrition-center retail. Marketing contribution 2% of service sales
Pet Evolution
- Health-and-wellness pet retail plus grooming and self-wash; 1,400–3,200 sq ft
- 2026 FDD initial investment $606,300–$1,239,500 (Item 7)
- Royalty 5% year 1 then 7%; brand fund 0.5% year 1 then 1.5%
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
- See brand profile for highlights
Things to Consider
Pet Supplies Plus
- Higher initial investment than peers in this set
- Large system — territory availability may be tighter
- Storefront-only model
EarthWise Pet
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
Pet Evolution
- Higher initial investment than peers in this set
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
- Storefront-only model
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Storefront-only model