Pet Resorts Franchise FAQs

What will I receive as part of the Kennelwood Pet Resorts franchise system?

Some of our support highlights include:
• You will complete up to four weeks of training at our headquarters, and your lead trainer and lead stylist will also receive specialized training.
• You will receive assistance in locating and setting up your facility.
• You will have up to five days of grand opening assistance at your location.
• You will receive a detailed procedures manual.
• You will have the right to use our trademarks and proprietary software.
• You will have access to our marketing materials and operational tools and techniques.

What is the investment range for the Kennelwood Pet Resorts Franchise?
The estimated required investment ranges between $685,475 to $791,875. This includes the initial franchise fee of $55,000, leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures, equipment, initial inventory, grand opening marketing, signage, training expenses, and working capital. As with any new business venture, it’s important that you have the capital needed to adequately fund your new business. We require franchise candidates to have a minimum of $200,000 in liquid capital to invest in their business. This can be either supplied by themselves or a combination of monies from investors.

Are there ongoing fees paid to the franchisor?
Franchisees will be required to pay a royalty of 6% of gross revenues. These fees allow us to fund our ongoing support services and the continued development of new products, procedures, marketing tools, training programs, and systems upgrades.

Are there any advertising fees?
Franchisees will be required to spend at least 3% of revenues on local marketing. Franchisees may also be required to contribute up to 1.5% of gross revenues toward a system marketing fund. Funds are used to develop marketing strategies to promote the Kennelwood Pet Resorts brand and fund the creative costs to develop local franchise marketing materials.

Is financing available?
Although we do not provide financing, we are be able to provide references to qualified lending agencies, on a case-by-case basis.

What is the term of the franchise agreement?
The initial term of your Kennelwood Pet Resorts franchise agreement is ten years, with one subsequent ten year renewal term and two subsequent five-year renewal terms.

Do I need prior experience in running a pet boarding facility or other pet related business?
Background in the pet care industry experience is a plus, but certainly not a requirement. We will provide the training you need to adopt and use the Kennelwood systems and procedures. However, we do seek franchisees that have strong business management and customer service skills, a genuine interest in the welfare of pets, and a dedication to providing superior products and services.