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Ruffin's Pet Centres
 

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:

  1987

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:13 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:13 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:0 0% In 0 States
Canada:13 100% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:13 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Ontario14

Registered in Following Registration States:

  

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$Varies
Cash Investment:$
Total Investment:$85K-105K
Average Total Investment:$95K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:1%

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

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   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 Franchise1 Week
2. Head Office1-2 Weeks
3. On-Site1-2 Weeks
 

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

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

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   3
U.S.:No
Canada:Yes, ON
Overseas:No
 
 
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