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The Pet Care Industry
Over recent years, increasing numbers of homes have become dual-income households making it more difficult to own dogs. People are staying single for longer and having children later in life so may get a pet in the meantime. People are out of the house for longer, working longer hours and have busy lifestyles so are increasingly unable to provide the amount of exercise that a dog needs. The Aging population in the UK means that more older people are getting pets for company but are often unable to provide them with the appropriate amount of exercise required. Older small pets such as elderly cats or younger kittens are unable to be left for long periods so people are having to find options for pet care. Pet’s not only benefit from a health and welfare perspective but also from a behavioural perspective by having a dog walker or pet sitter involved in their care. Pet Owners feel less guilty and have more time.
Pet Owners are aware that there is growing concern about obesity in pets and dog walking as well as a healthy diet can help to overcome this. People are therefore willing to spend money on improving and maintaining the health of their dog.
Since the launch of our business in 2008, we have seen a huge change in the pet care industry. Not only has the need for dog walkers and pet sitters risen but so have the number of competitive businesses providing these services. Whilst there are plenty of good companies, there are many bad ones. Unfortunately there are no current trade standards for pet sitters and dog walkers however Friends for Pets are working with a governmental group to develop some. Clients look for qualified, professional individuals with an exceptional reputation. On launch of your Friends for Pets pet sitting franchise you will have these qualities!
Since the launch of our business in 2008, we have seen a huge change in the pet care industry. Not only has the need for dog walkers and pet sitters risen but so have the number of competitive businesses providing these services. Whilst there are plenty of good companies, there are many bad ones. Unfortunately there are no current trade standards for pet sitters and dog walkers however Friends for Pets are working with a governmental group to develop some. Clients look for qualified, professional individuals with an exceptional reputation. On launch of your Friends for Pets pet sitting franchise you will have these qualities!
12 reasons to join the Friends for Pets dog walking franchise network
So why choose a Friends for Pets franchise network over another dog walking Franchise? Why not just start your own dog walking business? You could, and either of those choices might work out well. However with a Friends for Pets dog walking franchise you have the benefits of:-
- A tried and tested Business model – We know what works and what doesn’t work as we have already tried it! This means you can build your business quickly and effectively.
- Your own pet franchise territory – You get your own territory where you will not have to compete with another strong competitor, that being another Friends for Pets franchise owner!
- A tailored Business Development Strategy – We can help you devise a strategy for the growth of your business depending on your current aims and goals for your business.
- We are family friendly – Our unique model enables you to work around your family commitments no matter how young or old your dependents may be!
- A brand with an exceptional reputation – You don’t have to build your own!
- Leads – Not just for walking dogs but the other kind as well for gaining new clients!
- Competitively priced - Our dog walking franchise is competitively priced allowing you to take advantage of this business opportunity for an ‘affordable’ upfront fee.
- Home based thus incurring minimum additional overheads and avoiding the daily commute.
- Access to our Dog Walking franchise Marketing Strategy – We have a bottomless pit of tried and tested ideas to help you grow your business.
- Training – Your initial training, CPD training and your team’s trainings programmes enable you to offer your clients an exceptional customer service and become the market leader in your area.
- Tailored IT database and bookkeeping system – we have designed our own online system making your business administration as simple as a click of a button!
- On-going support – we can provide as much or as little support in all aspects of your business as you require. Your success is our success!
Could you be our next dog walking franchise success story?
For all your next steps in finding out more about a Friends for Pets franchise get in touch on the below head office email where we can assist in the below and anything else.- Providing a hard copy of our Prospectus (by clicking on the button below).
- Book a Phonecall with our Founder.
- Attend a Discovery Session with Us at our Head Office near Cheddar in Somerset.
One of our dog walking franchise Success Stories! – Lucy, multi-unit pet franchise owner (Bristol & South Gloucestershire)
