Overall costs for EarthWise Pet Supply run anywhere from $135,000 to $267,000. See how the costs break down and what funding options might be right for your new venture into the franchise foray.
How COVID-19 affects franchising costs
Strict sanitation and employee protection measures during the coronavirus outbreak add to the typical costs you face when opening a new franchise. Paired with the unusually heavy amount of promotions that may be required by the franchise, you may not see as much in the way of profits starting out. For more information on what support is out there, read our guide to
loans for businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Estimated initial costs
Our cost estimates are accurate as of 2019 from
https://www.franchisedirect.com and include opening fees and expenses only. Your location may result in higher or lower fees.
Franchise fees
EarthWise Pet Supply franchise fees total around $39,500, which is more than the $37,000 average for the 200 largest franchises.
| Initial franchise fee |
$39,500 to $39,500 |
| Royalty |
4% of gross revenue derived from the retail sale of products; 6% of gross revenue derived from pet grooming services; and 12% of gross revenue derived from any other services or means. |
| Estimated total |
$39,500 to $39,500 |
Equipment fees
Equipment fees total $54,250 for EarthWise Pet Supply. This is less than the $180,023 average for the top 200 franchises.
| Furnishings, fixtures and equipment |
$20,000 to $60,000 |
| Security system |
$500 to $3,000 |
| Signage |
$5,000 to $20,000 |
| Estimated total |
$25,500 to $83,000 |
Training fees
EarthWise Pet Supply initial training costs total $23,500 — more than the nationwide average of $9,788.
| Initial training fee |
$19,500 to $19,500 |
| Travel and living expenses while training |
$500 to $7,500 |
| Estimated total |
$20,000 to $27,000 |
Marketing costs
Advertisement and marketing costs total up to $16,500 for EarthWise Pet Supply, which is more than the nationwide average of $9,938.
| Grand opening advertising |
$9,000 to $24,000 |
| Estimated total |
$9,000 to $24,000 |
Other expenses
Miscellaneous expenses for EarthWise Pet Supply total $67,250 — less than the nationwide average of $69,970.
| Three months' additional funds |
$41,000 to $93,500 |
| Estimated total |
$41,000 to $93,500 |
All costs were found using the 200 largest franchises nationwide using Franchise Direct's list of more than 300 franchises, and are accurate as of 2019.
How to finance
The best way to finance EarthWise Pet Supply comes down to your personal financial situation. What assets you have available will largely determine how much you need to borrow, and which option suits you best. Potential solutions include:
- Bank loan. Your personal credit plays a large role in getting a business term loan from a bank. Typically this type of funding is for larger amounts.
- Online loan. Credit requirements may be more flexible for an online loan than a bank loan, but amounts may max out at a lower amount — typically around $1 million.
- SBA loan. The good part about SBA loans is that they top out at $5 million, but your business has to meet a number of requirements.
- Credit card. Small costs that aren't fixed, such as stray inventory and supply purchases, may be better off on a business credit card. Just make sure you can pay it off quickly to avoid high APRs.
Also check if EarthWise Pet Supply franchise financing is available. You may be able to get some of the costs covered for less than you would with other traditional funding options.
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How EarthWise Pet Supply stacks up
Compare how EarthWise Pet Supply holds up against two similarly sized franchises.
| Average Franchise fees |
NA |
$39,500 |
$27,500 |
| Average Equipment fees |
NA |
$54,250 |
$1,324 |
| Average Real estate fees |
NA |
NA |
$3,000 |
| Average Training fees |
NA |
$23,500 |
$1,850 |
| Average Inventory fees |
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| Average Marketing fees |
NA |
$16,500 |
NA |
| Average Licenses and permits fees |
NA |
NA |
$275 |
| Average Insurance fees |
NA |
NA |
$988 |
| Average Admin fees |
NA |
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NA |
| Average Personnel fees |
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| Average Other fees |
NA |
$67,250 |
$3,500 |
Bottom line
EarthWise Pet Supply franchise costs run a total of $201,000. Before you decide to become a franchisee, compare the total costs against industry averages. And to learn more about financing
read our guide to franchise financing.
