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Ruffin's Pet Centres Franchise

Full-service pet stores

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Ruffin's Pet Centres franchise?

Total Investment: $76,200
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

How to contact Ruffin's Pet Centres

Ruffin's Pet Centres News

Hefty Support
Ruffins Pet Store donated 1,500 pounds of pet food and $185 from the proceeds of its Santa Pet Photos project to the Upper Credit Humane Society just before the holidays. Accepting the donation from Rick Vickers of Ruffins were Vicki Ellison of the Humane Society & humane society members Mary Anne T... more

Everything You Wanted To Know About... The Pet Business
If you are thinking about buying a franchise in the pet business, your timing could not be better. The pet industry is in a growth trend that has yet to see its upper limit. Industry experts estimate that pet ownership in Canada is approaching 70 per cent of households. Recent research by the Ame... more

Newest Ruffins Franchisees
Mark Reynolds is pleased to announce Lesley and Jeff Rooney as the newest Ruffins franchisee's. Lesley and Jeff have created an exciting new concept, Doggie Central, and are incorporating a Ruffins Boutique into the facility. Doggie Central is the at leading edge of personalized dog care providi... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Ruffin's Pet Centres open? 1985
When did Ruffin's Pet Centres start franchising? 1987

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	0	13	0	0
2003	0	14	0	0
2002	0	13	0	0
2001	0	13	0	0
2000	0	13	0	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

• Pet Food/Supplies Franchise Opportunities
• Pet Grooming Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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