Quick Verdict · who it fits
Petland fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale pet services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$316K - $1.1M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
2.25–4.5% + 0.5–2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$2.82M franchised stores
System size (Item 20)
69 +4
Agreement term
20 yrs
Years in business
59+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
85 days
Company-owned units
17
Item 3 litigation
8 suits
Model Petland's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•8 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 2.25–4.5% + ad fund 0.5–2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$2,820,000
$100k$5.1M
Royalty (2.25–4.5%)
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Ad fund (0.5–2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
86
Total units open
U.S. only as of December 31, 2025
2
Units opened last year
1 franchised, 1 company-owned in 2025
6
Units closed last year
4 franchised, 2 company-owned ceased operations in 2025
-4
Net unit growth
5 units net decrease in 2025
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Petland ranks against 54 Pet Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
68th pct · of 54 peers
Franchise fee
62nd pct · of 54 peers
System size
66th pct · of 54 peers
Pet Services industry averages
Avg investment
$283K - $610K
Avg franchise fee
$47K
Avg system size
72
Franchises analyzed
54
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petland | Disclosed | $50K | $316K - $1.1M | 2.25–4.5% | 69 |
| Adu Franchise Limited LiabilitySimilar price | Disclosed | $60K | $692K - $1.1M | 7% | 14 |
| Psp Franchise OperationsBiggest system | Disclosed | $50K | $541K - $2.0M | 2–3% | 502 |
| PspTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $541K - $2.0M | 2–3% | 502 |
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Petland requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $315,500–$1,080,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
Petland franchises are sold by Petland, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Petland discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $2,816,216. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 4.5% for first and second store; 2.25% for third and subsequent stores and an advertising fund contribution of 0.5% of Gross Revenues (currently); maximum 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Petland has 69 total locations, with 4 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Petland's most recent FDD documents approximately 85 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. Petland does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Petland discloses an initial agreement term of 20 years, a transfer fee of $25,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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