Start a Nature's Pet Market Franchise Franchise, Starting a Pet Related Franchise

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Step 1: Request additional information by filling out the short Request Form on this page. - You will then be contacted by one of our representatives.

Step 2: Receive Federal Disclosure Document - A Nature's Pet franchise representative will contact you directly and setup a time to meet and deliver the Federal Disclosure Document. This document outlines the franchise program and franchise agreement in depth.

Step 3: Review franchise system and Federal Disclosure Document - You will have 14 days to review the document and ask any questions pertaining to its content. During this time, we also recommend contacting your franchise representative for contact information to current franchisees who have stores in a similar location and demographic to your desired area. Although we are restricted by law from allowing them to discuss financial information, they can be very helpful in finding out information about the support system, process, and industry.

Step 4: Nature's Pet researches possible locations for franchises in your desired area - During the 14 day review period, Nature's Pet representatives spend significant time researching your desired area for compatibility with our concept and system and have our real estate brokers looking for available locations.

Step 5: Sign Franchise Agreement - Once you have reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document and 14 days have passed, a franchise agreement may be officially signed and the funding process (if necessary) would begin.

Step 6: Apply for funding (if necessary) and finalize lease - A Nature's Pet representative will walk you through the funding process (if necessary) and help you create a detailed business plan based on your desired location. Once all of the materials are gathered and completed, applications are submitted for funding. This process may take as little as two weeks to as much as three months depending on the lease negotiation and funding application requirements.