Global Pet Foods was founded in 1976. In 1995, Global Pet Food Stores Inc. was incorporated by Jim Walker, president, and has been successfully selling franchises since it’s inception. In 1997, Global acquired Ryan’s Pet Foods and combined they have enjoyed same store sales increases of more than 10% per year for the last 10 years.

Components of our ongoing professional support include:

• Marketing Programs – such as the tremendously successful Air Miles™ reward miles loyalty program available in our pet food divisions.
• Merchandising and display
• Cash flow planning and analysis
• Inventory planning and control
• Staff hiring and management
• Lease negotiations

Benefits

With over 35 years of success with the buying power of 130 stores and over $90 million in network sales.

• Lease Negotiations & Site Selection
• Store Design & Construction
• Store Set-Up Assistance
• Banking Discounts
• Group Benefit Plan
• Commercial Business Insurance
• Group Buying Programs
• Supplier Negotiations (Price discounts, Extended Payment Terms, Exclusive Product)
• In-depth Marketing Programs
• Professional Advertising Material
• Merchandising Expertise

On-going Training & Seminars

We have grown over the last 35 years to become one of the leading retailers in the pet food business in Canada. Future plans for growth via new store openings, other acquisitions and cooperative initiatives, will rival even the largest retailers. Our attention to careful site selection, detailed store planning and quality “hands-on” merchandise management has resulted in steady profitable growth within our family of stores

Nature of Business: Pet food store specializing in natural & wholesome pet foods with a full range of pet accessories.

Number of Outlets: 130

Costs:

• Franchise Fee: $30,000
• Monthly admin: max 4% based on sales
• Advertising Fee: 1%
• Air Miles: 1%

Investment:

• $75,000 Cash (50%)
• $160,700-$220,000 Total investment

Average Size: 1,500-2,000 square feet

Year Established: 1976 square feet