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Pets Are Inn
5100 Edina Blvd., # 206
Minneapolis, MN 55439


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Business Description

When a family goes on vacation, they prefer to have their pet cared for in a loving - caring - home environment. We are looking for individuals that recognize the need for PETS ARE INN in their area. An individual that has a proven track record as a professional in other areas but has made a conscious decision to change career paths - to be involved in business and in the community. Our unique niche in the hospitality/travel industry provides our customers and their pets with worry free services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1982

Franchising Since:  1992

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

18

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
18
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:18100%In 0 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
18
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Minnesota6
2. Texas3
3. Washington2

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $
Cash Investment:$20K
Total Investment:$35-65K
Average Total Investment:$50K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$15K
Average Franchise Fee:$15K
On-Going Royalty:5-10%
Average Royalty:8%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:5
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 5
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Minneapolis, MN5 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4

U.S.:

Yes, Central Time Zone
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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