A fantastic opportunity to take the lead in an established pet care business with loyal customers, an experienced team and plenty of room to grow!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to acquire an established pet care franchise in Sussex. Trading for approximately three years, the business has built a strong local reputation for professional, reliable and welfare-focused pet care, supported by a loyal customer base and a dedicated team.
Offering a range of services including dog walking, pet sitting, home visits and overnight care, the business benefits from 50+ regular customers, with approximately 90% of ongoing bookings coming from existing clients. Many customers have been with the business since its early days, demonstrating the trust and relationships established within the local community.
Day-to-day pet care is delivered by a team of seven employed staff, while the current owner primarily oversees administration, scheduling, customer relationships and general management.
There is exciting potential for further growth, with the business already receiving more enquiries for certain services than it can currently accommodate. Additional recruitment, renewed marketing activity and further development of the exclusive franchise territory could provide opportunities for an ambitious new owner.
Operating from home without the need for commercial premises, the business offers a flexible opportunity for someone passionate about animals and keen to build upon an established operation.
The current owner is selling due to retirement, creating an excellent opportunity to take over a business with an existing customer base, local brand recognition and the backing of an established national franchise network.
Key Highlights
- 50+ regular customers across a range of pet care services
- Approximately 90% repeat bookings from existing customers
- Seven employed staff delivering daytoday pet care
- Established business with approximately three years of trading history
- Homebased operation with no commercial premises required
- Exclusive franchise territory with significant growth potential
- Additional demand for overnight pet sitting and home boarding
- Strong local reputation and community presence
- Supported by an established national franchise network
- Retirement sale with a flexible handover available
