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OSCAR Pet Foods - Pet Food Delivery Franchise

Franchisees can run their own pet food van delivery franchise from home, plus offer customers a complete pet care service.

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Franchise Fee:

£8,995 + VAT

Minimum Investment:

£8,995
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Many prime franchise sites still available in the UK.

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THIS IS OSCAR

OSCAR Pet Food, dedicated to providing a home delivery service which enables its customers to enjoy the benefits from a range of tasty, nutritious pet foods – complete with toys, treats, accessories and health care products, including advice from experts.

Oscar - Pet Food Franchise Taking pride in our products and services, the OSCAR honest label policy highlights the importance of good nutrition and, where possible, we source only high quality local ingredients to produce mouth-watering foods for cats and dogs, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

By feeding only the best quality foods at competitive prices customers can also benefit from the FREE advice given by experts in nutrition, behaviour and veterinary issues.

While OSCAR keeps a firm focus on pet food manufacturing, it also devotes time to a rapidly growing network of franchisees, both new and existing. On offer is a franchise package that is tailored to suit individual backgrounds and life skills with a commitment that could be treatedas a full-time business, as a second income or included in an existing operation.

Franchisee support with new incentives and opportunities is helping businesses to grow by reaping the rewards of customer satisfaction.

OSCAR customers

A reliable dedicated all round home delivery service that makes pet shopping easy. No worries about running out of food, a simple payment system and delivery at your convenience – even if you are out.

A selection of tasty, highly nutritious pet foods for pets of all sizes, breeds and conditions and a wide range of pet accessories are all readily available for customers to spoil their pets.

Lifelong professional advice from experts is readily available via the OSCAR FREE helpline.

OSCAR cares - and there is always a friendly voice at the end of the phone to give customers confidence in your products and services.

OSCAR franchisees

When you run an OSCAR franchise you have the strength of an established brand plus the added benefit of running your own business as an individual in a large network.

OSCAR is a tried and tested system which has developed through the support of trained and experienced mentors, helping to establish confidence in your approach to customers, products and services.

As the pet food market expands OSCAR is a business that functions with an instant cash flow and minimum overheads.

As full members of the British Franchise Association and the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association, OSCAR is well established and recognised within the industry.

YOUR CHOICE – YOUR BUSINESS

Research has helped OSCAR to establish a franchise pack that is flexible, meaning there is an option to choose a level of investment against your personal capabilities.

The core pack provides all the necessary elements to launch a new business, but it also offers a range of additional services to help develop your business to suit your needs.

Oscar - Pet Food Franchise

Personalised : Flexible : Exclusive

Innovative and user friendly training delivered by experienced mentors.
Unique to OSCAR – A formal nutritional qualification.
Full colour livery.
Professionally branded corporate marquee for use at local events.
Corporate clothing and equipment.
Vast array of branded marketing materials.
Access to online marketing tools.
Access to online PR system.
Franchise manual for easy reference at your fingertips.
Internet discussion forum enabling you to network online.
Bespoke customer relationship system.
Fully functional bespoke accounts system.
Internet discussion forum.
A comprehensive online reference manual.
E-commerce to send customer enquiries direct to your business.
An exclusive standard territory.

£8,995 plus VAT

There are Essential Stock Options and Optional Business Extras that will put the finishing touches to your very own personal package.

All options are listed and priced accordingly for you to calculate your best level of investment against the elements you would like to include towards developing your business.

It is all about being noticed: promoting awareness in your local area through various online activities and creating a vital kick-start for your new business launch.

Placing your business at the forefront of your local community by bringing OSCAR ‘to life’ online allows you to highlight your reliable and personal service, directly to potential new customers.

OSCAR is offering you:

Personalised website to showcase your local business
Business photo-shoot to build a portfolio of marketing images
Professionally written personal biography
Facebook Location Pages to provide interactive content for customers
Online Listings to promote your community business profile
Google My Business to make it easier for pet owners to find you and discover your business

Testimonials


Jayne Mclaren Mansell, via Facebook: CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL "This is Lexi, she's a two and a half year old working cocker, she has boundless energy, and is eager to please a happy and loving companion. She has Oscars working dog, she loves it, and her coat is amazing! Thank you Oscar Pet Foods"


Wilf & Aileen Hallam - Nottinghamshire - Start Date: May 2010: ‘I am an engineer by trade and to find myself working with animals is down to my wife and daughter. We started with one dog and before we knew it there were ten! Surrounded by dogs it seemed that my future was already planned when faced with redundancy.‘The transition of taking over a ready-made OSC...


Steve & Jill Tubbs - Chippenham, Wiltshire - Start Date: January 2008: BUSINESS MATTERS After twenty years of running a successful convenience store and petrol station with a staff of twenty-five we knew how to run a business - and the meaning of self-employment. Dedication and long hours brought success but it was time to reduce the pace and bring enjoyment back int...


Brian Hulme - Stockport, Greater Manchester - Start Date: May 2003: I spent twenty-seven years chasing my tail in search of a product that was worth promoting, and a job that would be totally rewarding. Getting out of the rat race gave me time to consider a number of options, all of which led me back to Oscar. Hence, I fitted into the job with a realistic approac...

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OSCAR Pet Foods Promote Responsible Pet Ownership
27 May 2021: During lockdown, local “poo hotspots” have been getting worse – possibly due to the dramatic rise in UK dog ownership throughout the pandemic. Not surprisingly, pet owners have been enjoying getting out as much as possible with their pets for exercise and fresh air in their local area. Unfortun...


Pet Industry Growth
06 May 2021: There has never been a better time to consider a franchise opportunity with OSCAR! The pet industry is a vibrant growth market and provides an excellent business opportunity. It's no surprise it attracts significant interest when there is a growing tendency for individuals wanting to work with ...


National Pet Month
31 March 2021: Responsible Pet Ownership National Pet Month celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership through educational campaigns and resources. This year, National Pet Month (NPM) runs from 1st April to 10th May and here at OSCAR Pet Foods we’re encouraging absolutely everyone who loves, ...


Lesley and Barry Lavin Celebrate 20 years at OSCAR Pet Foods
15 March 2021: A recipe for success made with genuine care, teamwork and tenacity! As Lesley and Barry Lavin celebrate 20 years of running their rewarding OSCAR Pet Food franchise, stand-out memories reveal that teamwork and tenacity have been key to their long-lasting success. OSCAR Pet Foods Cheadle Hulme ha...


International Women's Day - March 8, 2021
02 March 2021: Choose To Challange International Women's day is celebrated every year on 8th March around the world! This year's campaign theme is "Choose to challenge" #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021. We have many strong and determined lady franchisees in our network and we would like to celebrate the achievemen...


Caring For Your Pet’s Teeth
09 February 2021: Throughout February OSCAR Pet Foods will be waving their pet's toothbrushes to help raise awareness for Pet Dental Health Month. Approximately 80% of dogs and cats over 3 years old have a form of dental disease, so it is important we look after our pet’s oral health. There are many things we ca...


Looking to the Future
01 February 2021: OSCAR Pet Foods explain why teamwork and staying local promises continued success for 2021 and beyond. As lockdown continues, OSCAR Pet Foods reflect on why the challenges of 2020 present franchisees with confidence for a bright and successful future. A winning combination of pet care being a...


Why Franchising?
02 December 2020: OSCAR Pet Foods explain why security, proven business models, and technology provide a reassuring answer. As we head towards Brexit, with redundancies rising and an uncertain job market, figures published by the British Franchising Association confirm more and more people are seeking the security ...


HAPPY 20TH OSCAR ANNIVERSARY
18 November 2020: Neil and Shelley Harvey, OSCAR Pet Foods Market Drayton In the twenty years since Neil and I started our business times have changed. Especially, when it comes to meeting customer’s needs. And 2020 is proving to be no exception! Pre Covid, our customers enjoyed the benefits of good ingredients and...


OSCAR Pet Foods and Leading the Way Pet Care join together in offering top tips for pet safety during firework season
12 October 2020: Bonfire night can be a worrying and stressful time for cats, dogs and rabbits. Loud, screeching fizzles and snaps, blinding flashes of light and noisy whoops of delight can be terrifying for pets who have truly sensitive hearing – even at the quietest of times. OSCAR Pet Foods, one of the UK’s ...


OSCAR Pet Foods deliver exceptional support to franchisees with industry-first Pet Welfare Academy
28 September 2020: OSCAR Pet Foods are launching the pet industry’s first ever Academy of Pet Welfare. In a largely unregulated sector, highly skilled professionals hold the key to OSCAR’s successful franchise business model and this exciting new venture is an obvious move to secure, if not boost, that success. S...


OSCAR Pet Foods offer hope to workers facing or fearing redundancy.
24 August 2020: The furlough scheme ends in October, and if you are one of the nine million workers furloughed as a direct result of Covid, the prospect of redundancy must be real. Facing an uncertain future means that finding a stable income will be high on your agenda and OSCAR Pet Foods know that exciting opp...


Franchise Re-Sales Success
14 July 2020: Starting any new business involves careful research, but with over 12 million households in the UK* owning pets and needing support, OSCAR Pet Foods know there has never been a better time to step into the pet industry. Due to coronavirus, the pet sector’s ready-made customer base is more in nee...


Supporting our Franchisees & Customers with Technology
18 June 2020: At OSCAR Pet Foods we’re no strangers to technology. As one of the UK’s top pet industry franchisors, we actively support our franchisees by promoting digital connectivity and cooperation – nationwide.Supporting our customers As Covid-19 triggered national lockdown our thoughts quickly turned t...


Supporting Our Local Communities
21 May 2020: As we all work together to stay safe and alert, OSCAR’s nationwide network of Local Nutritional Advisors are on hand to deliver essential services to customers in their communities. Delivering a comprehensive range of pet foods, treats, toys and accessories to those self-isolating, shielding, or ...


CHANGING WORLD
12 May 2020: Over the past few months, the world has changed beyond recognition. Words such as self-isolating, social distancing and lockdown have become part of our everyday narrative and lives that have sadly been lost are never far from our thoughts. Alongside devastating personal losses, businesses worldw...


Franchising provides a great opportunity for women in business
04 March 2020: International Women's day is celebrated annually on 8th March and this year's campaign theme is "An equal world is an enabled world" #EachforEqual #IWD2020. There are over 40 female franchisees across the OSCAR network, and to mark this special day we would like to celebrate the achievements of ou...


Tom Cartmale Celebrates 20 Years With OSCAR Pet Foods
04 February 2020: Tom Cartmale celebrates his 20th Anniversary with OSCAR Pet Foods and looks back at the best thing he has ever done! Wondering where twenty years has gone, Tom modestly goes on to say, “Given the chance, I would do it all over again. My career in catering is a distant memory now that I’ve had the ...


Oscar Pet Foods Reveal Winner for Longest-Standing Customer
03 February 2020: OSCAR Pet Foods are delighted to announce that Monica & Alan Bower from Waterlooville, Hampshire, are the winners of our search for the longest-standing customer – huge congratulations to you both! After twenty-five years of being loyal customers, it turns out to be a time of double celebration...


Caring for your Pets on Bonfire Night
31 October 2019: Beautiful night skies filled with dazzling colour, sparkling lights and exciting bangs are thrilling. But spare a thought for our cats and dogs. A staggering 61% of our pets are scared of fireworks* and demonstrate visible signs of stress. Every flash and bang can bring alarming surprise to them. ...


OSCAR Pet Foods takes pride in rewarding educational success at Myerscough College based on the principle of care for future animal welfare.
26 September 2019: OSCAR's 2019 winner is Julie Dixon FdSc Welfare of Animals (Wildlife Conservation).The presentation took place on 11th July at the Higher Education Graduation Ceremony where she received an OSCAR trophy for recognition and a cheque for £250.00. The award not only strengthens Julie’s official qual...


OSCAR celebrating 25 Years of Nutritional Excellence.
02 September 2019: OSCAR Pet Foods is thrilled to be celebrating 25 years of nutritional excellence. And, as the company’s sparkling success story continues, it begins its celebrations in style — winning the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year SILVER Award! This fantastic milestone is testament to the dedication of its ...


It's all Silver for OSCAR
09 July 2019: Preston based OSCAR Pet Foods wins a coveted Silver ‘Franchisor of the Year’ accolade at the nationally recognised 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards. The thrill of winning Silver in its 25th Anniversary year surpasses OSCAR’s excitement at being shortlisted for two categories. This special Silver Awa...


'Bring Your Dog To Work Day' on Friday 21st June 2019
19 June 2019: There’s one day in the year when it’s official - you can bring your dog to work! Founded and organised by Hownd it encourages dog owners to become involved and bring their career-seeking canines to enjoy one day of stealing the limelight. Time spent in each other’s company is all part of bonding a r...


Exciting new launch of enhanced pet food
16 April 2019: There has never been a better time to look at franchise opportunities with OSCAR with their exciting new launch of enhanced pet food, which places OSCAR at the height of nutritional excellence! Pet care lies at the heart of everything we do, and, here at OSCAR Pet Foods, we are in the fortunate po...


OSCAR Pet Foods - Celebrating National Pet Month
29 March 2019: As National Pet Month reaches its 30th anniversary thousands of dedicated pet owners will be getting involved in events across the UK to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership. We are just one of many professional businesses that place responsible pet ownership at the heart of everything we ...


Franchising provides a great opportunity for women in business.
06 March 2019: International Women's day is celebrated annually on 8th March and this year's campaign theme is #balanceforbetter, a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world. There are over 45 female franchisees across the OSCAR and Leading the Way network, and to mark this special day we would ...


Oscar Pet Foods nominated for two major franchising awards
05 March 2019: Oscar Pet Foods has been shortlisted for two awards at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, to be held at the Vox, Birmingham, on June 27. It is the only company to have been nominated in two separate categories, showing the franchise’s commitment to best practice and enabling franchisees to thrive, get...


OSCAR ranked top pet franchise for the 2nd year running
15 January 2019: OSCAR Pet Foods are delighted to have been ranked the top pet franchise in the Elite Franchise 100 for the second year running. As Elite explain, “Allowing franchisors to duke it out on everything from growth to the support they offer franchisees, the Elite Franchise 100 recognises the sector's br...


Oscar In The Community
21 December 2018: Approaching a new year, OSCAR Pet Foods is ready to launch into 2019 with an exciting special offer for new franchisees. We are always at the helm of supporting our network but to assist with business development anyone wishing to join us throughout the coming year is going to gain £2,000 worth of...


The Pet Industry Thrives
20 December 2018: The pet industry is a vibrant growth market and provides an excellent business opportunity. It's no surprise it attracts significant interest when there is a growing tendency for individuals wanting to work with pets. The thought of running your own business may stem from the need for a complete...


Adopt a Senior Pet Month
20 November 2018: Are you looking for a new family member? Perhaps you are not sure you have the time to toilet train or puppy proof the house? Maybe you are not ready for chewed shoes or sleepless nights? Then why not consider adopting an older dog? Why adopt a Senior Pet? Senior dogs make loving, attentive, a...


A Recipe For Success
20 November 2018: As Nigel and Berni Woodall celebrate their fifth OSCAR anniversary it's time to recall how they've tailored their OSCAR Pet Food business to work for them and how it has changed their lives. “Where have the last five years gone?” says Berni. “Time definitely flies when you're having fun and OSCAR...


IT'S ARRIVED! OSCAR Dry Grain-Free Cat Food
09 November 2018: You asked … and we've delivered. Cats are known to go in search of a good meal, but for the discerning palate, our new grain-free recipe adds another meal to the OSCAR range of healthy and nutritious foods, enriching the lives of those who prefer choice. From kitten through to adult care and we...


Caring for your Pets on Bonfire Night
29 October 2018: Beautiful night skies filled with dazzling colour, sparkling lights and exciting bangs are thrilling. But spare a thought for our cats and dogs. A staggering 61% of our pets are scared of fireworks* and demonstrate visible signs of stress. Every flash and bang can bring alarming surprise to them...


PET FRANCHISE INVESTING IN ITS FUTURE
24 October 2018: OSCAR Pet Foods secures the purchase of 3,000 sq meters of warehousing and offices at Bannister Hall Mill in Higher Walton, Lancashire. The acquisition has provided flexibility and capacity for an expanding franchise company which has recently launched its second franchise business - Leading the W...


HOME DELIVERY AT IT'S BEST
07 September 2018: Home delivery has seen massive growth in recent years, and everyone is benefiting from the convenience of direct-to-the-door delivery of products and services. Busy pet owners are thankful for the hassle-free way to shop for pet food and accessories via the OSCAR complete service.Emma Shaw from Des...


OSCAR Pet Foods is 'Leading the Way' ... to a new business opportunity
02 July 2018: The UK's largest pet food home-delivery franchise is extending its expertise to a new and exciting franchise opportunity. With over twenty years of experience in a growth industry, it comes as no surprise that OSCAR Pet foods have pin-pointed the gap in the market for supporting pet ownership. ...


15 YEARS AND LOOKING FORWARD
18 May 2018: OSCAR Pet Foods is now a way of life for Brian Hulme as he celebrates his 15th anniversary on 19th May 2018. As Brian recalls his memories with OSCAR he says, “OSCAR renewed my enthusiasm in working for my self from the start. Circumstances surrounding my previous experience destroyed my faith in ...


A VERY HAPPY 20th OSCAR ANNIVERSARY
05 March 2018: Devon was in for a big surprise when Neil and Lorraine Stapleton launched their OSCAR Pet Foods franchise business twenty years ago. Celebrating an anniversary in a business that continues to flourish proves there is always room for more! “In a past life we recall how much we wanted to take contro...


ENJOYING TEN YEARS OF OSCAR SUCCESS
15 January 2018: If ever an OSCAR Pet Food franchise fell into the right hands it had to be those of Steve and Jill Tubbs! “Ten years ago, our lives were turned upside down when plans to close our shop/filling station and sell the property to redevelop a new business failed to work out,” Steve says, “The sale at l...


OSCAR Pet Foods is thrilled to be recognised as one of the top 30 UK franchise companies ...
03 January 2018: NEW FOR 2018! The Elite Franchise 100 highlights the best franchise opportunities in the UK. It's judged by a panel of experts who compare a broad range of criteria varying from longevity and financial performance to network size, growth, support and innovation. “For Elite Franchise to set up a le...


OSCAR LAUNCHES INSPIRATIONAL MARKETING SOLUTIONS IN 2018
18 December 2017: OSCAR Pet Foods has brilliant news as it launches into a year of exciting marketing opportunities. The key to being noticed, getting involved and having a presence is generated by great PR and marketing - it is the promotional shop window to any business – and as OSCAR is keen to offer extra suppo...


All I want for Christmas is ...
12 December 2017: Christmas is a time for family and friends and those of us with pets want our furry friends to be able to join in and enjoy the festivities. While planning your Christmas list why not make all your pets' Christmas wishes come true. Take a look at the great range of OSCAR toys and treats to help d...


Continued expansion for OSCAR Pet Foods
05 December 2017: 2017 turned out to be quite a year for Preston-based OSCAR Pet Foods as they continued their successful expansion across the UK. Founded in 1990, and now market leaders in pet food home delivery, OSCAR has a wealth of experience in franchising and the pet industry. Training for the OSCAR netw...


NATIONAL CAT DAY
23 October 2017: As cat owners in America begin to celebrate National Cat Day OSCAR Pet Foods couldn't resist the temptation to join in too. Created by Colleen Paige in 2005, National Cat Day - 29th October - is designed to raise awareness of the number of cats that are rescued each year and to encourage cat lover...


THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
28 September 2017: National Work Life Week - 2nd - 6th October Franchising gives you the opportunity to run your own business with the flexibility and choice to create a better work-life balance. With a range of franchise business options OSCAR Pet Foods comes highly recommended in helping you to: succeed and lear...


IT'S A FIRST FOR OSCAR
14 September 2017: OSCAR Pet Foods, the leading Pet Food Franchise, is pleased to announce the launch of its new customer referral scheme – with the very first winner of the pet-friendly holiday making plans for a fun family time together. Congratulations to Alison Jones, the FIRST OSCAR customer to win a pet-frien...


FULL OF GOODNESS
11 September 2017: With a dog and cat population of nearly 17 million (PFMA. 2016), health-conscious UK pet consumers are becoming more concerned about what they feed their much-loved companions.Understanding goodness... What is good nutrition? A complete diet that provides a pet with the six daily nutrients they...


OSCAR – YOUR BUSINESS
01 September 2017: Being self-employed and working from home gives you the flexibility of running your own business around family requirements, and your lifestyle around your business. No day is the same: a day in the office, customer deliveries, local shows and events – an OSCAR Pet Foods business comes with lots...


WHY A RESALE BUSINESS
08 August 2017: An established resale franchise is a positive investment. They become available from time to time, offering a solid foundation you can maintain and build on successfully. At any time, setting up a business can be a daunting prospect but, a resale opportunity has the additional benefit of having ...


FOR THE CAT FOOD EXPERIENCE
07 August 2017: OSCAR Pet Foods has the expertise and the knowledge to deliver a food that will inspire the appetite of any cat, and with the introduction of its complete wet food range, there's no better time than now to give it a try. Knowing how discerning cats can be, the OSCAR's existing range of dry and ne...


REWARDING SUCCESS
04 August 2017: Huge congratulations to Samantha Parkes for winning the OSCAR Pet Foods sponsored prize for the 'Top Nutritional Portfolio'. A glass plaque and a cheque for £250 has been awarded for her achievement in gaining a Foundation Degree (Fdsc) in Animal Studies - Welfare of Animals (Health Care Management)...


INCREASING THE CREDIBILITY OF AN OSCAR FRANCHISE
30 June 2017: OSCAR Pet Foods is the only pet food franchise that provides a unique Ofqual qualification in Companion Animal Nutrition. By including this valuable business development in its comprehensive training programme, OSCAR ensures that franchisees have a higher level of expertise and even more credibility...


Join dog owners across the UK in the 'Bring Your Dog To Work Day' on Friday 23rd June 2017
15 June 2017: There’s one day in the year when it’s official - you can bring your dog to work! Founded and organised by Hownd it encourages dog owners to become involved and bring their career-seeking canines to enjoy one day of stealing the limelight. Time spent in each other’s company is all part of bonding a r...


POSITIVELY FRANCHISING
07 June 2017: A successful franchisor... A franchisor with a good support team will create a positive and successful network. To ensure that franchisees are confident in their business development it is fundamental to structure each stage of running a business, giving them the reassurance they need to work for ...


OSCAR REWARDS RECOMMENDATIONS
27 April 2017: When a customer refers your details to a friend or relative there is no greater feeling of accomplishment – nothing speaks louder than a personal recommendation. The OSCAR network of local Nutritional Advisors values happy customers who appreciate the service and they are thankful for recommend...


COUNTRY SHOWS AND OSCAR
24 April 2017: Summer puts a different perspective on going out with your dog, and where better than a visit to OSCAR Pet Foods at Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire – 3rd - 7th May – stand no 116. OSCAR is proud to sponsor this major event; it's a great start to the 2017 show season. To ensure the thousand...


OSCAR BY THE SEA
20 April 2017: For Donna Harris a move to another part of the country was meant to be, and more so with a new OSCAR franchise business. “Fulfilling my dream of moving from the Midlands to Cornwall was a turning point in my life,” Donna says, “I could not stay away; Cornwall made me realise that the corporate pol...


YOUR CHOICE – YOUR BUSINESS
03 January 2017: The start of a new year introduces another exciting development from the rapidly expanding Preston-based, OSCAR Pet Foods. By attracting new franchise owners from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets, OSCAR has recognised the growing need to introduce a franchise package that is structured to s...


A WINNING 'SCORE' FOR OSCAR
16 December 2016: It's been another fantastic year for the leading pet food franchise, OSCAR. As 2016 draws to a close, OSCAR is celebrating the addition of 20 franchise sales to its ever growing network of nutritional advisors. With a comprehensive training and support infrastructure, OSCAR ensures it accommodates...


Oscar Means Business
03 November 2016: OSCAR, the first and only pet food company to introduce a Certcan Ofqual course in Companion Animal Nutrition, has, once again, a very good cause to celebrate franchisee success. On launching the course in September 2015, OSCAR was highly delighted when the first intake consisted of over 20% of it...


Keeping you pet cool and safe this summer
04 July 2016: At Oscar we understand how important your pet and their health is to you. For that reason we have put together some tips to help you and your pet enjoy a fun-filled, safe and happy time throughout the summer months.Car aware… We’re all aware of the dangers of leaving beloved pets in hot cars. Yet...


Chipping away at Oscar
31 March 2016: As microchipping becomes compulsory for all dogs, OSCAR has also been 'chipping away' at its franchisee expansion programme during March, proudly welcoming another five new franchisees to enjoy the many benefits available to its Nutritional Advisors. OSCAR has always been ahead of the times when o...


...AND THE RESULTS ARE IN AT OSCAR
10 March 2016: There's no other pet food home delivery franchise able to offer such a unique opportunity to its franchisees! Completing 'Unit One' of the highly acclaimed COAPE (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology) Ofqual qualification in nutrition has already started to put OSCAR franchisees a cut above the rest in pe...


OSCAR KICK-STARTS 2016
03 February 2016: A fantastic start to the year for the leading pet food home delivery business. As OSCAR welcomes yet another seven new franchisees in one month, January 2016 gets off to a healthy start. Following the success of last year's 20th anniversary celebration, seventeen new starters joined the thriving n...


Another Great Offer From Oscar
17 December 2015: As the pet industry grows OSCAR are looking forward to another exciting year. Continuing on from their overwhelming success in 2015, seeing a remarkable 17 new franchisees join their network, OSCAR could not close the year without introducing another fantastic offer for start-up businesses in ...


OSCAR ...... standing the test of time.
08 September 2015: August has proved to be a 'booming' good month at OSCAR Pet Foods as they reap the rewards of dedicating more time and resources towards franchisee development; only to see an incredible 8 franchisees join the thriving network in one month. Over the past twenty years the franchise has grown from ...


EDUCATING...OSCAR
01 July 2015: Unique to OSCAR! The first and only pet food franchise to offer its network of franchisees a formal nutrition Qualification that is recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation Ofqual. Whilst OSCAR's reputation for providing pet foods of outstanding nutritional quality ...


OSCAR COMES BEARING GIFTS AS IT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF FRANCHISING
21 October 2014: OSCAR, the pet food and accessories franchise business, is delighted to be celebrating 20 years in franchising. In this anniversary year 'TWENTY' is the theme as the company is offering 20 successful start up business opportunities a fantastic 20% off a new franchise in 2015. Resale businesses can...


OSCAR is twenty years old and thriving.
03 October 2014: With over ninety independently run franchise businesses, and thousands of customers across the UK, we still maintain the provision of a uniquely personal service: a key ingredient that makes OSCAR so special.Much More Than Pet Food: Nutrition The aim is simple - a happier, healthier and longer...


Brushing Up On Healthy Cat Food
09 June 2014: OSCAR, is more than just cat food. Our all-round nutrition, complete with total dental care, comes packed in a variety of five flavours. From the age of 7 months a cat will have all its adult teeth and without proper care 70% start to show signs of oral disease by the age of 3. OSCAR for Cats a...


OSCAR Supports 'Get Pets Fit' Campaign
02 May 2014: According to new research by the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association, 77% of vets believe that pet obesity is on the rise and that up to 45% of all pets they see are overweight. OSCAR, through supporting the PFMA's 'Get Pets Fit' campaign, which launches on 7th May, will be offering free advice...


Making The Most Of The Economic Climate
01 April 2014: Committing to running your own business is one thing but to make that business work to suit your lifestyle and bring success starts with OSCAR. “We said over sixteen years ago that we were starting our franchise in anticipation that its eventual success would provide a good income, enabling us to ...


A New Look Pet Food
24 July 2013: Oscar Pet Foods, the Uks leading pet food franchise, are delighted to be announcing a complete review of their outstanding pet food range. Already well-known for delivering high nutrition food to their customers' door, Oscars have now made it even healthier for pets – and improved taste, too. ...


From Oscar Customer to Franchisee
12 September 2012: For a career change Allison Wright purchased Oscar Pet Foods Tyne and Wear as a franchise resale. After 27 years of working for the family business in the building trade, pets had an instant appeal.“I am thrilled with my OSCAR franchise and although I am only halfway through my first year I am ...


Redundancy to Reward: Owning a Pet Franchise
15 July 2011: Celebrating five years as an OSCAR franchisee, David Bass from Congelton, Cheshire still thoroughly enjoys working for himself. “Prior to buying a pet franchise I spent 30 years with the railway network, then redundancy called a halt to my career. I was not ready to retire,even though th...


Pet Franchise Offers Marketing Programme
03 May 2011: Buying a franchise is always a difficult decision. There are so many factors to consider. How much can you afford? Are you interested in the product or service? Is the business complicated? Will it give you the returns you are looking for? And, of course, what marketing support w...

Case Studies


OSCAR Pet Foods Coventry and Warwickshire
20 January 2021: So devoted to OSCAR – I bought another one! “Choosing an OSCAR franchise first came about after I was browsing the internet in search of a new business venture to take me into retirement – away from the physically demanding construction industry. On my web travels I landed on the British Franch...


Nigel & Sally Bragg OSCAR Pet Foods Bridport
03 November 2020: “As fate would have it, our decision to take on an OSCAR re-sale business coincided with Covid-19 and we found ourselves launching our franchise during lockdown! “A ‘second wave’ Covid-19 redundancy felt like a double-edged sword – but having experienced redundancy before (this was my fifth!) i...


A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER: Richard Hebden FlintshireWhile needing to consider his career options, Richard Hebden found security in OSCAR when planning his future. “Working in the drinks industry, I was always close to the risk of redundancy. Fifteen years, with ten of those years in retail, and under the pressure of c...


PET FOOD MEANS OSCAR: Lynette Higgins Bridgnorth and surrounding areaThe high quality pet food delivered by OSCAR reached Lynette Higgins way before she found her ideal business opportunity. “It goes to show how one thing can lead to another as I’m now running my own OSCAR Pet Foods business. It all began when I ...


ALONG CAME OSCAR: With all the right attributes to run her own business, Rachel Knight found the perfect answer when she discovered OSCAR as a business opportunity. “My initial internet search was for animal-related employment when I came across OSCAR as a self-employment opportunity. Realising I'd been feeding OSC...


THE PLEASURE OF OSCAR: By finding a business to suit her interests and love of animals, Joanne Walker discovered her future career with OSCAR Joanne started by saying, “Working with OSCAR has allowed me the flexibility to run a business that suits my home life, my hobbies and even more my customers, because I've found a...


FOR THE LOVE OF PETS: Nigel and Bernie Woodhall from Cheshire had always intended to work together in their own business. But what type of business and when to make the change was a continued dilemma - until OSCAR came along. 'Due to the frustration of working in the modern day motor industry and the general 9 to 5 off...


FATHER AND SON UNITED IN BUSINESS: Laurence Slade had a dream that one day he would run his own business, but what type of business remained a mystery until his internet searching presented him with OSCAR. But why OSCAR? At that time his association with pets was a Siberian Hamster, but more to the point it was the concept of the bus...

Videos


Richard Hedben: Richard Hebden, OSCAR Pet Foods Flintshire talks about his experience as a Nutritional Advisor.


Pete Wiles - Tadcaster: Pete Wiles of Oscar, Tadcaster - East Yorkshire talks about work life balance.


S Tubbs: Steve Tubbs lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire and along with his wife Jill they have been running the franchise since 2008. Steve talks about about his experience with Oscar, how they have developed their business and the benefits of joining a franchise business.