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Whiskers & Paws Catering

896 W. Nye Ln., #201
Carson City, NV 89703
800#: (877) 583-9800
Tel: (775) 841-6000
Fax: (775) 841-6420
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.whiskersandpaws.com
Contact: Mr. Kenneth Wright, Chairman


Our franchisees offer free home delivery of our "Best Friends Choice" super premium pet foods and supplies. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and of course "old-fashioned service."


Franchisor Background

Established: 1998; First Franchise: 1998
Franchise Units: 98
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 98
Distribution: U.S. -- 81; Canada -- 17; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 15 States, 4 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 8 in NC, 7 in CA, 5 in NV
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 60
Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; N/A (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $60K
Total Investment: $60-75K; Average Total Investment: $67K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees: Franchise: $19.5K; Average Franchise Fee: $19K
Royalty: 0%
Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Encourage Conversions: N/A
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: N/A (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Cooperative Advertising: N/A
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 12
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Days in Carson City, NV.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Except PQ
Overseas: Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, France

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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