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Business Type: Pet Boarding
Industry: Pets
Minimum Cash Requirement: $35k
Total Start-up Investment (cash plus financing): $90k
Minimum Net Worth: $150k
Business Location: Home Based
Market Class: Business to Consumer/Business to Business
Business Model: Owner-Operator/Multi-Owner

Concept Overview

If you're a frequent business or leisure traveler and hate to leave your cherished pet at a cold, lonely kennel, or with just anyone, this concept may have your solution.  This business model provides a unique pet lodging alternative for those who may feel uncomfortable leaving their furry family member at a kennel or with friends or relatives.  Your pet is cared for in a prescreened private home ...a "Host Family".  The convenience of round-trip pickup and delivery is provided

This company makes special arrangements for the pet that far surpass the offerings of a traditional kennel.  They carefully screen animal loving individuals and families to care for the client's pet(s).  These "Host Families" take the pet(s) into their home and give them the personal attention they are used to ... lots of love, petting, playing, walking, a warm comfortable place to sleep, and of course, the food you provide, served when and the way the pets likes it.

 Competitive Landscape

With such a significant point of difference vs. kennels, this concept resonates with pet loving clients.  Since you have little or no overhead in this home-based business, your opportunity is limitless.  Finding host families is typically not an issue.  Marketing to find clients is done through pet industry partners, yellow page advertising, networking and other advertising and marketing efforts.

Owner Profile

Franchise owners need no experience, just a love of pets and an ability and comfort to network and provide great customer service.

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