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Pet Nanny of America

310 N. Clippert St., # 5
Lansing, MI 48912
800#:
Tel: (517) 336-8622
Fax: (517) 336-8624
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.petnanny.com
Contact: Ms. Rebecca Ann Brevitz, President


PET NANNY, the professional pet-sitting business system, was developed in 1983 specifically for full-time, serious operators in the fascinating pet care world. Our program gives specialists the quality competitive edge necessary to dominate in any market. In training, all areas of operation are covered including pet development and training, marketing, advertising, newsletters and contracts.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1987; First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 17
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 17
Distribution: U.S. -- 17; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in NR
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 3 in MI, 1 in FL, 1 in AZ
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6
Franchisee Qualifications: 1, 3, 3, 3, 5, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: FL,MI,OR
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: N/A SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $2.9-6.8K
Total Investment: $5.3-6.8K; Average Total Investment: $6K
Minimum Net Worth: $50K
Fees: Franchise: $4.8K; Average Franchise Fee: $4K
Royalty: 5%/Min. $25/wk
Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 5
On-Going Support: a,B,c,D,G,h (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3-5 Days in Lansing, MI.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Most States
Canada: ON
Overseas: U.K.

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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