Where do you shop for your pet supplies?
 

What's your favorite store around here?

and why?

Do you think if another store was to open with better pricing and selection it would be popular?

Publix -- convenience.

Would go to store with better selection and less expensive if convenient. Don't forget what's convenient for the north isn't necessarily convenient for the south.

We shop Petco. Like their Whole Earth Farms dog food.

So central like 466?

THat's the same as Merrick, in fact made by them

466 already has Paws for a Moment. Great store.

That's really interesting. I just priced out Merrck and it is quite a bit more expensive than Whle Earth Farms.

It must be cheaper ingredients, compare labels

the first product list is the highest % of the mix.

Meat not a meal cost more, but you feed less, so sometime the more expensive bag is less $$:shrug:

I need to go there on my next visit to TV!

Jimbo, didn't you once own a pet food store? Are you thinking of opening another one? Down south in the 466A area would be a good place. There's nothing below 466 except a bakery in Brownwood.

Wow! good memory, I have 6 actually on long Island, my sons run them now.

We are about to franchise them in FL, thinking this might be a great area.

But was thinking more like around Home Depot, that appears to be the highest traffic area.

Then 466 or 466a, it would be ultimately up to the franchisee.

If it were to happen around here you'll be pleased with the prices.

I like Colony, but no space for our size store

I'd love to see a pet store south of 466A!

The issue is you need to draw a 3 mile then a 5 mile radius and see populations, I think half that circle will be woods or cattle farming. :shrug:

Need a solid population map




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Statistics are not always real life. I would bet there are more pets per capita in TV than any other residential area AND people in TV are not afraid to spend on their little babies.

I have done a tremendous amount of research on Pet Foods and I feed my 2 dogs only a Raw diet as they were intended to eat before factories started mass producing highly processed kibble. Do your pets a favor (and save on Vet Bills) and research for yourself and find a good Raw Food source. There is a local Co-Op / Yahoo Group that gets frozen deliveries from a good source up north.

You can research different dry dog food kibble forever but it is still kibble and not what dogs should be eating for every meal IMO.

What brand is it?

Sparr Building & Farm Supply might have some of the items you might need. It is located across 44 from Grand Traverse Plaza.

We would use it
 

We would definitely use one south of 446a and with the huge number of houses being built down there there would be a significant demand for the right prices.
Regards
Andy

I would think it would also draw some of the neighboring communities too.

I think there's some new shopping center(s) going in around the way south end. 44? Sparr would be the competition. They have very good prices but limited variety. Their Taste of the Wild canned dog food is $2/can. I can't even come close to that online.

Out of curiosity, what is SKU or barcode number

yes as most stores are over priced

So the mid point is 466 then, agree?






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South of 466a is better. Grand traverse has open storefronts. Whatever is being built at Powell and 44. Long haul from Brownwood to 466.

My Vet said "whatever you do, make sure not to buy any dog food made in China" -- just passing it on.

There's a picture of the bar code here. (I don't use it anymore.) https://www.chewy.com/dog/taste-wild...mr9BoCHWTw_wcB

I see that chewy.com now has it for $24.49/12 cans, free shipping if you spend $49. I believe Sparr was either $2 or $1.99.

That item is always about $2 a can and $1.80 on deal

So jimbo, now that you have picked our brains, what are you thinking ?

that's funny...............

Well I will add The Villages to a list of preferred locations that any prospective franchisee may wish to purchase.

The question that remains is just one, we specialize in tropical fish along with saltwater & roof coral etc. Not sure if their are that many aquarium hobbyists here to support such a department.

Thank you all for the input.

But please keep the comments comming


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Been there, done that with aquarium, fish. Too much work. Kinda like mowing the lawn. I am done.

Me too I loved my salts but I gave away my tank because of it being time consuming

Like your lawn, a good store offers maintenance on schedule, and over site if your away.

In fact we set up computers to monitor the tanks now you can get text message if the temp or other parameters are out of range.

the hobby has come long ways if you've been away from it for a while.

even a saltwater system can be up and running in a few days.


see these pics

My mistake. I assumed you were talking cats and dogs. Not interested in fish. I wish you well, but I'm out.

No I'm not talking fish, that only one aspect.

we sell all pet supplies and foods, (not puppies etc)

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming - Brownwood
 

I like to shop local and have found the owner and staff at Woof Gang Bakery in Brownwood to be top notch. This is due in part to the owner - Beth Whitcomb- being on-site most of the time.

They carry specialty foods, treats, toys, bedding, harnesses, collars, leashes and many locally made bandanas, etc.

Woof Gang also offer dog stroller rental for those times the pups need a lift around Brownwood Square while their pet parents shop or dine.

Their groomers are talented as well.

I understand the OP's reasoning for looking to open a store near Hwy 441/27 because of heavy traffic patterns, but to be in the same area as big box PetsMart and PETCO makes little sense to me.

I met Beth when she first opened, nice little store, she bought a franchise.
very limited choices high prices.
I wished her all the success, but it may not be easy with the crazy high Village rent.


Does it make sense that drug stores open across from each other?
Car dealers?

It's all in marketing, we sell for about 20% less than Petco & PetsMart, their employees shop in our stores because we are less expensive even with their employee discount.

two of my stores are within a mile of them, and they were there first.

We would do it again.

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Price & Quality
 

That's true, you often get different retailers in the same field having stores near each other.
I think it is a great idea as it keeps them all on their toes, prices down and customer quality up!

it meets the criteria of a full circle at 3 and 5 miles.

Ready yet
 

Hi Bob,
Are you ready to start offering the Franchises yet?

Well a few days ago we received authorization by the state of FL to offer franchises.

So very soon the offering will be available to prospective franchisee's though out FL (hopefully someone is interested here in TV) also the franchise will be available in about 30 states.

However, we want to concentrate in FL first.




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