
MN-Highly Successful and Award-Winning Pet Wants Franchise
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a highly successful and award-winning Pet Wants franchise.
What You’ll Gain as a New Owner:
• Proven Success & Industry Recognition – Consistently ranked #1 in mobile sales for the past two years and named Pet Wants Franchise of the Year in 2024. Additional accolades include the Pet Wants President’s Excellence Award for leadership and business success.
• Established Customer Base & Event Strategy – Gain immediate access to a loyal customer base and a proven roadmap for event success in the Twin Cities and Midwest. We provide sales history from every event, along with top event recommendations and key market contacts to maximize revenue.
• Prime Minneapolis Territory – Own a strategic, high-traffic territory covering downtown Minneapolis and surrounding areas. Benefit from exclusive access to premium event venues, including the Minneapolis Convention Center, Target Field, and Target Center.
• Retail Expansion Potential – Pet Wants is now asking that all new Franchisees open a store front within a year. This allows you time to find the right location while having an established cash flowing mobile business with a solid customer base. With post-pandemic market shifts, commercial rent prices have significantly dropped, creating a rare opportunity to open a storefront at a lower cost than ever before. Pet Wants owners generally see their sales revenues double once a store is open.
•Strong Brand & Reputation – A 5.0-star Google rating built on years of exceptional products and customer service.
Price: $190,000
Location: Hennepin County, Minnesota
Industry: Retail
Total Sales: $464,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment (FFE): $30,000
Inventory: $40,000
Inventory Included: No
Year Established: 2016
Employees: 4
Facilities Information: This is currently a mobile business so the current owners only rent warehouse space for product storage, but you will choose the right location for the storefront.
Reason For Sale: Owners are retiring.
Training & Support: Pet Wants Corporate provides comprehensive training for all new owners with an immersive, one-week program at their headquarters. Additionally, ongoing support continues through regular monthly coaching calls, ensuring franchisees receive expert guidance and stay on the path to success.
Owner Qualifications: Pet Wants is perfect for business centric individuals with a passion for pets in their community.
Competition: Nationally - Chewy, Amazon. Locally - Chuck & Dons, Pet Evolution, and Pet Supplies Plus.
Potential Growth: Over the past few years sales have experienced impressive growth: +42.6% in 2021, +23.0% in 2022, and +17.6% in 2023. Sales in 2024 were -3.7% and the owners believe it was an industry-wide trend noted by fellow small business owners, and a decline in event driven revenue due to a couple of cancellations along with a softer economy. Sales in 2025 are currently trending to be even with sales from 2024 as the owners have cut back on a few events.
