Pet Franchises: A Substantial Industry with a Bright Future

When it comes to running a business, it’s essential to enjoy what you are doing since too many people run businesses to survive. This is why pet franchises are such a popular option among anyone looking to run their own business in an industry they know they would enjoy because for the pet lover running a pet-related business is like having a dream come true, but today, these dreams can come true thanks to the idea of pet franchises. Why are pet franchises so popular?…

The Business of Pets

In January of 2017, the Pet Industry Leadership Conference had its second gathering in Laguna Beach, California. There were product manufacturers, veterinary service providers, food manufacturers and hundreds of retailers gathered to swap ideas and best practices in the industry. The conference was presented by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. Dr. Terry Clower, a leader at the George Mason University’s School of Policy and Government, revealed the results of the economic impact of the pet industry. The study, funded by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and Pet Leadership Council, showed that it amounted to $221 billion in sales in 2015 with almost $23 billion in taxes for the state, local and federal levels.…