Franopolis

    Pet Wants

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    2015
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Cincinnati, OH United States
    Source: franchise.org

    Pet Wants franchise specializes in fresh, natural pet food and treats delivered directly to customers' doors or sold through retail locations.

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    Pet Wants quick facts

    Is Pet Wants a franchise?
    Yes. Pet Wants offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 158 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 42).
    How much does it cost to open a Pet Wants franchise?
    The Pet Wants Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $148,150–$239,400 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Pet Wants initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $10,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Pet Wants charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 10% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Pet Wants disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Pet Wants FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 38). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Pet Wants locations are there?
    The FDD reports 158 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 42). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Pet Wants a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $148,150 – $239,400 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 11 separate groups: other measures for 12 Franchised locations; other measures for 13 Franchised locations; other measures for 13 Franchised locations; other measures for 13 Franchised locations; other measures for 51 Franchised locations; other measures for 12 Franchised locations; other measures for 12 Franchised locations; other measures for 12 Franchised locations; other measures for 12 Franchised locations; other measures for 48 Franchised locations; other measures for 4 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 1 in 2025, to 158 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Franchises under $150kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    Pet Wants head-to-head

    Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty gross revenue percentage subject to monthly minimumsMain ongoing fee

    55 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    11 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    12 locations

    Other measures · 12 locations

    Who is counted
    All stores — first quartile
    Period
    first quartile
    Excluded
    Delivery-only and stores not operating/reporting entire year excluded.
    Method
    Franchisee reports not audited or independently verified; gross revenue excludes refunds/discounts and collected sales/excise taxes; no costs or fees deducted. Source populations retained without reconciliation.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 42

    Net +12 outlets, 2023–2025

    0146202315920241582025+13−1

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($148,150 – $239,400) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units decreased from 159 to 158 in 2025. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 17
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All stores — first quartile · PDF p. 38
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All stores — second quartile · PDF p. 38
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All stores — third quartile · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 38
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All stores — fourth quartile · PDF p. 39
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All stores — cumulative · PDF p. 39
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single unit — first quartile · PDF p. 40
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single unit — second quartile · PDF p. 40
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single unit — third quartile · PDF p. 40
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single unit — fourth quartile · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 41
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single unit — cumulative · PDF p. 41
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multiple-store owners · PDF p. 41
    14. [14]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 42

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    55 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$76,140
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$68,762
    2025computer equipment$14,516
    2025leasehold improvements$20,845
    2025accumulated depreciation-$29,118
    2025franchise contract assetMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$162,540
    2025operating right-of-use assets$196,052
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$327,985
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$493,813
    2025unearned franchise fees$92,000
    2025operating lease liabilities, current portion$80,038
    2025franchise contract liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$685,997

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multiple-store owners — Percent at/above average

      “Percentage of franchisees that attained or surpassed Average Gross Revenue 25 %”

      Note: Page 41 gives four multiple-store franchisees, not a whole location count. Value supported for owner population, but location sample cannot be verified or inferred.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multiple-store owners — Average Gross Rev enues

      “Average Gross Rev enues $ 1,342,813 ”

      Note: Page 41 supports value for four multiple-store franchisees, but does not supply a whole location count. Existing sample_size uses owners rather than locations; cannot verify location sample or infer it.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multiple-store owners — High Range of Gross Rev enues

      “High Range of Gross Rev enues $ 1,764,301 ”

      Note: Page 41 gives four multiple-store franchisees, not a whole location count. Value supported for owner population, but location sample cannot be verified or inferred.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multiple-store owners — Low Range of Gross Rev enues

      “Low Range of Gross Rev enues $934,120 ”

      Note: Page 41 gives four multiple-store franchisees, not a whole location count. Value supported for owner population, but location sample cannot be verified or inferred.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multiple-store owners — Sample size

      “# of Franchises 4”

      Note: Page 41 gives four multiple-store franchisees, not a whole location count. Value supported for owner population, but location sample cannot be verified or inferred.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Multiple-store owners — Median Gross Rev enues

      “Median Gross Rev enues $ 1,336,415 ”

      Note: Page 41 supports value for four multiple-store franchisees, but does not supply a whole location count. Existing sample_size uses owners rather than locations; cannot verify location sample or infer it.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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