Veterinary and pet shop franchises represent a constantly growing sector within the economy. These stores not only offer essential pet care products and services, but also act as advice and education centers for owners.
In terms of pet population, Approximately 80% of Argentine households have at least one pet. Among large cities, in the Federal Capital alone there are an average of 860,000 pets, with a predominance of dogs (approximately 57%) and cats (43%).
Besides, Spending on pets includes balanced food (90% of households), veterinary care (75%) and products such as toys or clothing (29%), highlighting a robust market that continues to grow in large Argentine cities.. That is why the market presents so many opportunities and an ideal captive audience for those investors who decide to venture into a segment with great expansion potential.
One of the options that the market presents is Puppis, founded in 2016, since 2022 it began offering franchises and its growth was accelerated. Currently, it has more than 62 stores in the main urban and commercial centers. This type of investment does not require prior experience, since the company behind the franchise takes care of all the operational issues necessary for its start-up.
The total initial investment to install a Puppis store is around US$170,000, the estimated annual turnover for a store between 150 and 200 meters is approximately US$350,000 and the recovery of the investment is projected over a period of time. from 36 to 48 months.
Neozoo is another renowned pet store in the world of franchises, it currently has more than 68 locations and one of its main characteristics is that it has a wide network of suppliers and a direct import department of key items in the veterinary sector.
The initial investment to install a store, preferably within hypermarkets or large shopping centers, is around US$40,000. and the recovery is projected in a period of around 18 months. Meanwhile, the average annual turnover per location is close to $185 million.
Although the franchisee does not need to have previous experience, a key issue that the company highlights is that they should have an affinity for pets.
Tommy Pets is also a network of veterinarians and pet shops that offers a wide variety of products and services for pets. The company behind the franchise offers constant management advice and a wide range of suppliers.
To install a Tommy Pets store, the initial investment is around US$35,000 and a key fact is that it requires an average of 5 employees per store.
Finally, another option offered by the franchise market is Veterinaria Alem, which currently has more than 18 locations in the country. The company has a strong presence in the province of Córdoba, where it is from with 15 stores, but it is also in provinces such as Santiago del Estero, Santa Corrientes and San Juan. According to projections, the total investment to install A franchise of the brand is around US$29,000 and the recovery is stipulated in a period of around 18 months.
The minimum dimensions of the premises are around 80 square meters and the company emphasizes that it offers training and constant support to the franchisee.
Source: Ambito
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