Perfect Home-Based Pet Biz with Loyal Customers
Pet Wants franchise for sale in Manatee County, Florida
List Price: $50,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$29,500 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
Less than $25,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
Less than $25,000
Year Established
2021
Business Operates From
My home
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Part-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Dreaming of a business that combines your love for pets with profits and potential? Pet Wants in Bradenton, FL, is your perfect match! It’s an ideal opportunity for the pet enthusiast who dreams of a fulfilling, home-based business, with very low overhead.
Pet Wants Bradenton is a community staple since 2021, growing steadily on part-time dedication. This franchise brought in $29,500 in revenue last year, all while touching the lives of pets and owners alike. With heart in every interaction, this business has bloomed at local markets and online, nurturing a family of loyal customers and a perfect 5-star Google rating.
The opportunity for growth is immense in the fast-growing Bradenton, Parrish, and Ellenton area. Plus, the pet market is not just growing; it’s thriving! Americans’ love for their pets translates into over $100 billion spent annually, with a keen focus on quality pet food. This sector is ripe for innovation & growth, and Pet Wants Bradenton is ready to excel under your guidance.
The asking price includes 2 territories, $10,000 of assets – a vehicle, supplies, and inventory – and a flourishing client base – all for less than the cost of starting from scratch ($75,000). This isn’t just a business sale; it’s a chance to step into a life you’ll love, surrounded by wagging tails and purring friends. Ready to turn your passion into profit? Let’s connect – your new furry customers can’t wait to meet you!
Growth opportunities
Pet Wants Bradenton presents a fertile ground for growth, ripe with untapped potential. With its current success achieved through part-time dedication, this business is primed for expansion under full-time, passionate leadership. Key opportunities include expanding further into the 2 large territories, engaging with Bradenton's vibrant community through local events and partnerships, leveraging social media platforms for broader reach, and exploring collaborations with pet-related local businesses. Additionally, a more aggressive marketing strategy and membership in the local Chamber of Commerce could significantly increase visibility and customer base. This venture is an opportunity to deepen connections in a thriving pet-loving community, all while driving substantial revenue growth.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
5-6 hours a week. Deliveries and Markets
Asset Description
Shelving,food containers, all tables and displays for market. Will include wrapped vehicle. Total value estimated at $6,000.
Inventory Description
8 different dog variety of food. 40 lb bags. All natural treats. Total value estimated at $3,500.
Why I Love My Franchise
It's so great meeting people and helping their pets and giving them healthier lives!
About Pet Wants
Pet Wants is a premium pet-nutrition franchise built around fresh, small-batch food made from whole ingredients with no by-products. Founded in 2010 and franchising since 2015, the brand is operated by Pet Wants Franchise System, LLC from its Cincinnati headquarters. Alongside food, owners sell treats, supplements and supplies, and many add in-store dog grooming.
The business uses a two-phase model. Owners typically begin with an event-based mobile operation, selling at farmers markets, fairs and community events and delivering directly to customers, before scaling into a boutique retail store. Food is made to order and shipped fresh to owners, and customers can enrol in auto-delivery, creating a recurring, product-based revenue stream. Territories are exclusive and protected.
With more than 150 locations across the US, Pet Wants sits in the middle of the pet market: more scalable than mobile-only services, but lower in overhead than big-box pet retail, with smaller stores and leaner staffing. Its point of difference is affordably priced, genuinely fresh food in a category dominated by long-shelf-life bagged brands.
Franchisee Support
Initial training is a week-long on-site boot camp at the company's Cincinnati headquarters, led by corporate and operations staff, followed by a structured 90-Day Secrets to My Success Plan for the launch period. Ongoing support comes from a dedicated operations team plus proprietary systems: a lead-generating branded website, point-of-sale and inventory tools, and a customer-relationship platform that handles auto-delivery subscriptions, backed by fresh product supply and event-marketing systems. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and system access the franchisor provides when ownership changes.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Pet Wants was named to Entrepreneur's Fastest-Growing Franchises list in 2026, recognising net unit growth across the US and Canada. It previously ranked on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 (2020 and 2021) and was named a Fastest-Growing Franchise by Franchise Gator in 2021. The brand belongs to the International Franchise Association and takes part in VetFran, the IFA's veteran-recruitment programme. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should sit alongside the specific territory's local reviews, referral base and community visibility.
Industry / Market
US pet spending reached roughly $152 billion in 2024, according to the American Pet Products Association, with food and treats the single largest category at about $67 billion. Around two-thirds of US households own a pet, and owners increasingly apply human-grade standards to pet nutrition, driving demand for fresh, premium and subscription-delivered food. The category has stayed resilient across economic cycles. For resale buyers, that backdrop supports recurring revenue, though local demand depends on the territory's demographics and the unit's established customer base.
Ideal Owner
No prior pet or retail experience is required. The model suits hands-on, community-minded operators who enjoy meeting customers at markets and events, building local relationships and following a defined system. Because owners typically start mobile before opening a boutique store, comfort with local marketing, event selling and eventually managing a small retail and grooming team matters more than industry background. A genuine interest in pet nutrition and consistent customer service rounds out the profile.