2026 FDD Issued Apr 20, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS) Checked Oct 23, 2026
Pet Supplies Plus Franchise Cost (2026)
A Pet Supplies Plus franchise costs an estimated $520,250 – $1,818,900 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $49,900 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Standard Store. Item 6 lists royalty: 2% – 3% of Gross Sales, subject to the conditions below.
- Total investment
- $520K – $1.82MItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $49.9KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 2% – 3% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- VariesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Units (2025)
- 729Item 20 source and scope
- Franchise exit rate
- 2.5% / yrCalculated 3-year average; definition and source
What stands out about Pet Supplies Plus
Advertising changes structure after the opening year. Item 6 begins with separate fixed local and national contributions, then substitutes a capped sales-based contribution. The local portion uses a prior-sales lookback rather than simply current monthly revenue. Adding a flat advertising rate to royalty would miss both the timing and the cap.
Grooming software and third-party courier charges apply to the services a store offers. A store using its own delivery employees avoids the courier expense described in the table. Required POS equipment is leased separately from the technology fee, whose amount depends on the store and selected services. Those distinctions remain visible rather than becoming one assumed subscription.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Pet Supplies Plus?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $49,900 for Pet Supplies Plus. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 15-16) sets a $49,900 initial franchise fee, fully earned and non-refundable when the Franchise Agreement is signed; it is waived for an approved conversion of an existing pet store, reduced to $35,000 for an existing franchisee's additional stores, and $10,000 for a qualifying employee's first store. VetFran (20%) and First Responder (10%) discounts apply to a first franchise and cannot be combined. Before opening, the franchisor collects $30,000 for a grand opening campaign ($20,000 option for later stores; unspent amounts are refunded) and a $15,000 set-up fee, and 75%-90% of the $150,000-$260,000 opening inventory must be bought from the affiliate PSP Distribution.
Source: Pet Supplies Plus 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 15.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Pet Supplies Plus, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Pet Supplies Plus franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Pet Supplies Plus 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25.
Item 7 of Pet Supplies Plus’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one standard store at $520,250 – $1,818,900. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,900 | $49,900 |
| Inventory | $150,000 | $260,000 |
| Equipment | $187,200 | $251,700 |
| POS Equipment Installation | $3,150 | $3,300 |
| Training | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 | $7,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $25,000 | $825,000 |
| Prepaid Rent / Security Deposit | $0 | $24,000 |
| Legal & Accounting | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Pre-Opening Labor | $10,000 | $35,000 |
| Set Up Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Additional Funds – Initial Period (6 Months) | $40,000 | $300,000 |
| Total | $520,250 | $1,818,900 |
Item 7 (PDF pages 25-27) prints $520,250-$1,818,900 for a store, of which $244,900-$354,900 is paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. Leasehold improvements are the widest line at $25,000-$825,000; inventory is $150,000-$260,000 and additional funds for the initial six months are $40,000-$300,000.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Pet Supplies Plus charge? (Item 6)
Source: Pet Supplies Plus 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17.
Item 6 of Pet Supplies Plus’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 2% – 3% of Gross Sales | Every period | 2% for first 12 months, then 3%; payable monthly. Conversion waivers may apply under note 2. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Technology Fee | Varies | Every period | Up to $1,500 per month, depending on store build-out and selected services; may increase up to 10% annually. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Point of Sale (POS) Leasing Payments | $295 – $431 per month | Every period | Estimated $295-$431 plus applicable tax; required equipment leased from franchisor. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Grooming Scheduling Software | Varies | When it applies | For stores offering grooming: $135 monthly ($1,620 yearly), plus message-segment charges currently about $0.01 and carrier charges. May increase as stated. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Third Party Courier Deliver from Store Fees | Varies | When it applies | Typically $150-$1,700 monthly by deliveries and distance. Not incurred if own employees provide delivery. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Advertising | Varies | Every period | First 12 months: $3,350 monthly local spend plus $1,000 national fund. Thereafter lesser of 3.5% of Gross Sales or $8,333 monthly, split two-thirds local and one-third national; $100,000 annual cap. Local amount uses quarterly prior-sales lookback (pages 18-20). (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Advertising Cooperative | Varies | When it applies | If established, cooperative determines contribution. Credited toward advertising requirement; increases above it require majority vote. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Late Fee and Insufficient Funds | Varies | When it applies | Lesser of 1.5% monthly on overdue/rejected amounts or lawful maximum; additional remedies apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Inventory Prepayment Fee | $25 | When it applies | Per prepaid inventory order after the specified returned-EFT and uncorrected-payment conditions. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Audit Fee and Surcharge | Varies | When it applies | 25% of royalty on unreported Gross Sales plus unpaid royalty/other fees/late fees. If understatement is at least 2%, audit costs also apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 | When it applies | On renewal execution. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 | When it applies | On transfer approval. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Additional Training Fee | $300 | When it applies | Per day for training beyond pre-opening course. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Annual Conference Fee for System Summit Meetings | Varies | When it applies | Up to $2,000 per person for up to two attendees per entity; up to $300 for each additional attendee. Attendance costs additional; required nonattendee may be charged up to $2,000. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Amount of covered claim or judgment. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Post-Termination and Post-Expiration Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Ceasing-operation and de-identification costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Customer Survey Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Survey costs may be charged directly if results fall below minimum standards. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Attorneys’ Fees, Court Costs and Litigation Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Reasonable enforcement or qualifying defense costs under the conditions continuing on page 23. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
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Pet Supplies Plus startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
Item 6 royalty changes after the first twelve months. Advertising starts with fixed local and national payments, then uses a sales percentage with monthly and annual caps and a prior-sales lookback. Store services and technology choices add conditional costs. A flat annual percentage cannot preserve these terms. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Pet Supplies Plus franchised outlet history
Source: Pet Supplies Plus 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 74.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 498 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 231 outlets. Our calculated average annual franchised exit rate is 2.5% across the 3 reported years, using the definition below.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 429 | 60 | 4 | 485 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 485 | 28 | 11 | 502 | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 502 | 18 | 22 | 498 | 4.4% |
Franchised units went from 429 to 498 over 3 years (+69).
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables. Compare Pet Supplies Plus’s exit rate with other brands.
23 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3 (PDF pages 70-74) prints national totals on PDF page 74. Company- or affiliate-owned stores come from Table 4 (PDF pages 75-77); transfers come from Table 2 (PDF pages 68-70).
How much do Pet Supplies Plus franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Pet Supplies Plus 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 64.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Annual Gross Sales for All Reporting Franchised Stores of $2,622,279 (2025, 385 reporting franchised stores operating the full year 2025). Besides sales, Pet Supplies Plus’s Item 19 reports “Average annual gross margin for all reporting stores” as a percentage. It also reports “Average Annual Occupancy Rent for All Reporting Stores”. A margin is the share of sales left after the costs the franchisor counts in it, not what an owner takes home. The figure follows the franchisor’s own definition in Item 19, which decides which costs are deducted and whether an owner’s salary is one of them.
See every Pet Supplies Plus Item 19 figure, with its period and sample.
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How to interpret Pet Supplies Plus’s Item 19 figures and sample limits.
How long is the Pet Supplies Plus franchise agreement term?
Source: Pet Supplies Plus 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 53.
The standard Pet Supplies Plus franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 5 years.
Item 17 (PDF page 53) lists a ten-year initial term and two successive five-year renewals. A further five-year renewal option may follow under the stated conditions; the FDD says it shall not be unreasonably withheld.
How long does it take to open a Pet Supplies Plus franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Pet Supplies Plus 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 38.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the franchise agreement to opening: approximately 8 to 18 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Supplies Plus
- Can the ongoing fees for Pet Supplies Plus be modeled as one flat percentage?
- Item 6 royalty changes after the first twelve months. Advertising starts with fixed local and national payments, then uses a sales percentage with monthly and annual caps and a prior-sales lookback. Store services and technology choices add conditional costs. A flat annual percentage cannot preserve these terms.
Sources
PSP FRANCHISE OPERATIONS SPV, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 20, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 15
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 17
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 25
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 64
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 74
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 53
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Document & verification changelog
- October 29, 2026: Record updated.
- October 23, 2026: Source check completed against the recorded FDD.
- October 23, 2026: Complete source recheck against the April 20, 2026 FDD: cover, Item 1, Item 5, the Item 6 schedule corrected on October 19 (PDF pages 17-23), every Item 7 row and total, Item 17, Item 19 and Item 20 Tables 1-4. Corrected the franchising start year (1991) and removed an unstated founding year; replaced a computed gross-margin dollar amount with the printed percentage; added Item 5, Item 7 and Item 19 detail and page citations; corrected the Item 20 page. The source hold is cleared.
- October 19, 2026: Source review hold recorded: The October 19 audit found and corrected material Item 6 transcription errors against PDF pages 17-23. This targeted fee review does not clear the earlier whole-record verification: the other FDD sections and their narrative still require a complete source recheck. The simplified fee model is withheld for the contractual reasons stated above. The prior source-check date is historical.
- October 16, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 20, 2026).