When you are looking at starting your own pet business there are many options open to you. One of those options is to buy into a franchise. But what is a franchise and what do you get for your money?
We’ve all heard of McDonalds, right? McDonalds is a franchise business. No matter where you are in the world, you go into a McDonalds and, with some regional variations aside, you know you are in McDonalds and know what to expect. It’s built on a blueprint to ensure the brand is well represented and that you, as a customer, have confidence in it.
In essence, that’s what franchising is.
It creates a business that can be replicated anywhere else and would still represent the brand and instil customer confidence.
Starting your own Pet Business Franchise
At Pets 2 Places we’ve created the same thing, you can use the service in any town in the UK and it will be identical.
When you buy a Pets 2 Places franchise, you are buying an exclusive territory in which you can operate. Safe in the knowledge that we will not allow another franchisee to network or directly approach other pet businesses in your area. You will have the full support of me as the franchisor, and as the founder of Pets 2 Places and the UK’s leading authority on pet transport, you are in safe hands.
Nicola Hughes was the first Pets 2 Places franchisee and she is the owner of Pets 2 Places Solihull.
Nic wanted to run her own pet business but was not sure where to start. She looked at the Pets 2 Places franchise model and decided it was the right business for her.
Of course, there was resistance from friends and family who believed she could go it alone. But starting a business is daunting and minor mistakes at the beginning can cost you greatly. By buying a franchise, Nic was given an exclusive territory that the owner has the right to do business in, and the training, support and equipment she needed to start her business. She even had a list of customers ready and waiting for her.
What franchise is right for you?
There are plenty of franchise opportunities out there, covering so many industries so there is sure to be something that is right for you.
- Care for the elderly franchises
- Restaurant and fast food franchises
- Travel franchises
- Cleaning franchises
- Animal franchises
- Business services franchises
The list is almost endless.
Regardless of your skills, experience, or sector, you wish to work in, franchising is a great way to start your own business. It gives you the opportunity to be your own boss but with the support of a head office.
If working with animals interests you, visit our dedicated franchise page and take the first step to be your own boss.
