Pet Supplies Plus acquires “emerging” Wag N’ Wash
The pet food, self-wash and grooming franchise chain will operate under the umbrella of the Michigan company.
The acquisition presents “mutual benefits” for franchisees, neighbors and guests of both brands
“Being under the Pet Supplies Plus umbrella company allows Wag N’ Wash to unlock a new level of purchasing power, funding to advance expansion and collective negotiation for strategic placement in territories that may not make sense for a Pet Supplies Plus store,” said Pet Supplies Plus CEO Chris Rowland.
The company highlighted that neighbors will see no change and will continue to receive the same “neighborly service” and access to all the same products for all types of pets.
Wag N’ Wash Vice President Kristen Risby said the acquisition adds value to all parties involved and that their franchisees “find joy in serving their communities and pets well”.
New and existing franchise owners will have the opportunity to open a store under any of the companies depending on what makes the most sense for their market.
Pet Supplies Plus has over 600 stores in 39 US states and Wag N’ Wash has 15 centers. Both franchise systems have “healthy unit economics” as demand for pet products and services continues to grow and pet parents remain loyal to shopping local.