Established, Growing Pet Nutrition Supply
Pet Wants franchise for sale in Charleston, South Carolina
List Price: $125,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$197,000 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
Less than $25,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
$25,000 – $50,000
Year Established
2018
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
$2,000
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Looking for a business with a passion for pets? Look no further than the Pet Wants in Charleston, SC!
Pet Wants Lowcountry has grown steadily since 2018 to a FT owner and 2 PT employees. It generated nearly $200,000 revenue in 2022 and keeps growing. One key to this franchise’s success is its online sales and subscription service for customers. With little spend on marketing, sellers gained local brand recognition and a loyal customer base. It’s an amazing product that people and pets love, resulting in referrals and 5 star ratings on both Facebook and Google!
The pet market is booming! Americans spend $100 billion+ on their pets each year. Spending on fresh, nutritious pet food is at an all-time high, and the demand for consumer product delivery has skyrocketed. The market is expected to grow, as pet ownership rates rise and pet owners increasingly seek out high-quality products for their furry friends.
This location has already tapped this market and is positioned for big growth in the future. Charleston is one of the most dog friendly cities in the country with pet-friendly events happening daily. A strong marketing campaign will take this business over the top and double or triple it!
Sale price includes a vehicle and supplies, PLUS all the benefits of an existing business for the price of starting a Pet Wants franchise from scratch! The hard work of starting up is done! Don’t “paws,” inquire today!
Growth opportunities
The business is positioned for massive growth coming from: 1) local brand awareness 2) loyal customer base sending referrals 3) Charleston is one of the most dog friendly cities in the country! 4) The value of the pet industry in the U.S. set to reach over $109 billion by the end of 2022 as consumers shift towards a more health-conscious lifestyle, Pet Wants stands out with a uniquely strong value proposition as a subscription based delivery service. 5) A strong marketing campaign would take this business over top.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
Works 35-40 hours per week in most parts of the business including sales, marketing, deliveries, and prep work. Also placing orders and working the inventory. There are 2 PT employees to manage as well.
Additional Info
Lowcountry website: https://petwantslowcountry.com/
Asset Description
Fully Wrapped Toyota Tacoma, Trailer, Generator, Market tables and signs, Shelving, fiber bins, pallet jack and more! Valued at $28,000
Inventory Description
Dog Food, Dog Chews, Fiber Bins, Dog Treats and cookies etc. valued at $16,000
Why I Love My Franchise
This is a great product that really works! Seller 100 percent believes in Pet Wants food and the nutrition!
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.