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| Ruffin's Pet Centres 109 Industrial Dr. Dunnville, ON, N1A 2X5 Canada |
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Business Description
RUFFIN'S PET CENTER is a unique combination of a traditional pet store and a discount, pet-food outlet. The union of these two types of stores increases the strength of both. The high traffic of a pet store increases the on-going pet food sales. This strong concept, combined with great office support, equals a successful franchise.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1981
Franchising Since: 1986
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 3 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500
Preferred Sites: Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
RUFFIN'S PET CENTER is a unique combination of a traditional pet store and a discount, pet-food outlet. The union of these two types of stores increases the strength of both. The high traffic of a pet store increases the on-going pet food sales. This strong concept, combined with great office support, equals a successful franchise.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1981
Franchising Since: 1986
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 14 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 14 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Ontario | 14 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $Varies |
| Cash Investment: | $ |
| Total Investment: | $65-85K |
| Average Total Investment: | $75K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $20K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $20K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500
Preferred Sites: Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 1 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 2 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 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: | 3 | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Operating Store Close to Franchise | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 2. Head Office | 1-2 Weeks | ||||||||
| 3. On-Site | 1-2 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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