Pet Depot
The total investment to open a Pet Depot franchise ranges from $91,000 to $1.1M.
What is the Pet Depot franchise?
Pet Depot operates as a franchise in the veterinary services sector, which is part of the broader pet care industry. The brand gives entrepreneurs a structured business model for entering a market shaped by strong pet owner devotion and rising demand for animal healthcare. Its establishment has a foundational story that forms part of the brand’s identity, while its current footprint consists of 9 units. These locations serve pet owners seeking professional, compassionate and comprehensive veterinary care for their companions.
This location supports operational oversight, strategic planning and assistance for franchisees. The franchise model is positioned around the continuing strength of the human animal bond, as pets are increasingly viewed as members of the family and require medical care throughout their lives.
That shift in pet ownership has supported ongoing demand for many types of veterinary services. These include routine examinations, preventive care and vaccinations, along with advanced surgery, specialized diagnostics and continuing wellness programs. Pet Depot’s model is intended to give qualified entrepreneurs the framework and resources needed to provide these services, support animal welfare and contribute to community health.
Loan Activity Score
27/100
SBA Default Rate
10.0%
Active Lenders
6
According to its Franchise Disclosure Document or public business records, Pet Depot has 12 locations, all owned by franchisees. Public SBA loan records show 6 lenders made 10 loans to franchisees of Pet Depot. PeerSense calculates Pet Depot's score as 27 out of 100, using public SBA loan performance and recent lending activity.
12 locations
$91,000 to $1.1M
12
12 franchised
Proprietary PeerSense metric
LimitedDistinct lenders in public SBA records for Pet Depot
10
Total SBA loans
$607K
Average loan size
Source: public SBA 7(a) and 504 loan records through December 31, 2025
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SBA Lending Activity for Pet Depot
Loan Activity Score Breakdown
Growing (10 to 24 loans)
Are lenders increasingly or decreasingly funding this brand? Growing trends score highest.
Blended default rate (recent + all time) compared to NAICS sector peers.
Quality lenders actively backing this brand, with penalty for lender pullback.
FDD availability, Item 19 disclosure, and overall data completeness.
Geographic spread of SBA funded locations across states.
SBA Lending Performance
SBA Default Rate
10.0%
vs 9.9% peer avg
SBA Loans
10
Total Volume
$6.1M
Active Lenders
6
States
7
vs. SBA Sector Average
SBA loan default rate vs. all franchises in the same NAICS sector, not limited to direct competitors
Key Highlights
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Data Insights
Key performance metrics for Pet Depot based on SBA lending data
SBA Default Rate
10.0%
0.1% above peer avg
SBA Loan Volume
10 loans
Across 6 lenders
Lender Diversity
6 lenders
Avg 1.7 loans per lender
Investment Tier
Significant investment
$91,000 to $1,139,900 total
Pet Depot: Deep SBA Data
Brand specific metrics derived directly from SBA 7(a) approval records: peak lending year, leading state, average loan size, and lender concentration. PeerSense computes these per brand so capital advisors and prospective franchisees can benchmark this opportunity against the rest of the franchise universe.
Peak SBA Year
2015
4 approvals. The best year on record for Pet Depot.
Top SBA State
Arizona
3 SBA financed Pet Depot locations, the densest operator footprint.
Average Loan Size
$517K
Median $295K. Use as a sizing anchor when modeling your own Pet Depot unit.
Lender Concentration
57.1%
Concentrated
Share of Pet Depot approvals captured by the top 3 SBA lenders.
Pet Depot's SBA lending pipeline peaked in 2015 (4 approvals). The last five fiscal years account for 20% of cumulative volume ($560K approved). Operator density is highest in Arizona with 3 SBA financed locations. Average funded ticket sits at $517K, with the median at $295K. Lender mix is concentrated: the top three SBA lenders account for 57.1% of approvals. Credit decisions concentrate with a small group of incumbents.
Payment Estimator
Estimated Monthly Payment
$942
Principal & Interest only
Indicative only, as of October 1, 2026. Not a quote, commitment or offer of credit. Final pricing, leverage and terms are determined by the lender at underwriting, after full transaction materials are reviewed. PeerSense sources the file. The lender sets pricing. What these terms mean.
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Reviewed by Edward L. Freeman, Founder and Managing Director, PeerSense
- PeerSense is a capital advisory firm that places commercial financing with direct capital sources; the capital source sets final terms.
- Edward L. Freeman founded PeerSense in January 2020.
- He is a Registered Franchise Consultant with Business Alliance, Inc., a credential issued in March 2022, and worked as a franchise consultant there from March 2022 to May 2023.
- His recorded experience includes a $22 million SBA construction loan, with about $16 million funded on the deal.
- In the 12 months through September 30, 2026, PeerSense tracked 912 publicly announced financings with a disclosed size of $361.32 billion. PeerSense Capital Data Report · Methodology page
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