Petland

$PTLNF500 #204
CategoryPets
SubcategoryPet Stores
Locations86
Franchisee Count77
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$315,500
Item 7 Midpoint$713,000
Item 7 High$1,110,500
Royalty Fees4.5% of Gross Revenues for first and second stores; 2.25% of Gross Revenues for third and subsequent stores
Ad / Brand Fund7%
Sold Not Open3
Founded1967
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business58
Began Franchising1972
HQChillicothe, OH
Executives13
LinksWeb
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Petland operates and licenses franchisees to operate retail pet stores under the brand names "Petland," "Safari Stan's Pet Center," or "Dream Tails" that sell a variety of pets, pet supplies, pet services and pet-related items to the general public.

Petland, Inc. is an Ohio corporation with no parent company. Key executives include Edward R. Kunzelman (Chairman), Joe Watson (CEO), and Steve Steele (COO). The company has several wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Petland operates and licenses franchisees to operate retail pet stores under the brand names "Petland," "Safari Stan's Pet Center," or "Dream Tails" that sell a variety of pets, pet supplies, pet services and pet-related items to the general public.

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