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Buy a Pets Are Inn Franchise

Pets Are Inn is a pet boarding franchise founded in 1982 to provide an alternative to traditional kennel boarding by offering personalized pet care in pre-screened, approved host family homes. This model addresses pet owners’ concerns about kennel stress by ensuring pets stay in a loving home environment with caregivers who treat them like family. The franchise operates in the growing $75 billion U.S. pet industry, which has shown steady 4% annual growth and resilience through recessions. Pets Are Inn offers a unique service that combines pet boarding with round-trip pickup and delivery, providing peace of mind and comfort for both pets and owners.

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Why buy a Pets Are Inn Franchise?

Investing in a Pets Are Inn franchise offers entry into a proven, recession-resistant pet care niche with a unique home-based boarding model that differentiates it from kennels. Franchisees gain from comprehensive training, ongoing support, a master insurance program, and national marketing efforts. The business requires no inventory or receivables, reducing overhead and operational complexity. This opportunity suits entrepreneurs seeking to combine a love of animals with a structured, supported franchise system in a growing industry.

Pets Are Inn Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1982

    • Franchising Since

      1993

    • New Startup Cost

      $74,250 – $121,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $65,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      50%

      of then-current Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      5–10%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      5

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $242,854

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

Pets Are Inn – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Pets Are Inn provides extensive training including 40 hours of classroom and 20 hours of on-the-job training, plus ongoing support such as purchasing co-ops, marketing assistance, proprietary software, and field operations guidance. Franchisees benefit from a master insurance program and national advertising exposure, including internet marketing and media coverage. The franchisor emphasizes a strong support network, ensuring owners are “on their own but not alone.”

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Pets Are Inn franchisee is passionate about pets and customer service, prepared to operate a hands-on business (absentee ownership is not allowed), and capable of managing a team. A minimum cash requirement of $50,000 and an initial investment ranging from approximately $60,000 to $85,000 are needed. Owners should value personalized pet care and be committed to maintaining high standards of service.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Pets Are Inn’s longevity since 1982 and positive franchisee feedback underscore its solid reputation in the pet boarding industry. It has been featured in major publications like The New York Times and USA Today, reflecting national recognition.

  4. Industry / Market

    The U.S. pet industry is a robust and expanding market, valued at $72 billion in 2018 and projected to reach $75 billion in 2019, with 68% of households owning pets. This sector’s steady growth and recession resistance create a strong foundation for pet boarding franchises like Pets Are Inn to thrive.

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