Businesses for sale

Business Owners: Pet ownership is on the rise. According to the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association, 63% of U.S. households (69.1 million homes) have at least one pet; 71% of these pet households (49.3 million homes) have more than one pet. Compare that to 1988, when 56% of household had at least one pet.
Consider these trends:

• Human brand-name pet products: More and more companies are going to the dogs, and cats, and
  reptiles, including Paul Mitchell, Omaha Steaks, Origins, Harley Davidson and Old Navy.
• Lodging: About 25,000 lodging facilities in the U.S. and elsewhere have adopted pet-friendly policies.
  Several chains have pet-friendly policies (with everything from oversized pet pillows, plush doggie robes, to check-in gift packages that include a pet toy, dog treat, ID tag, bone and turn down
  treat). Many have sitting services. Some have a licensed dog masseuse on staff.
• Luxury: High-end items to spoil companion animals include faux mink coats for cold weather outings, feathered French day beds for afternoon naps, designer bird cages, botanical fragrances and to top it all off, a rhinestone tiara!
• Beauty treatments: Pet-owners take grooming one step beyond a haircut, a quick bath and a nail trim. Mouthwash and an electric toothbrush for canines are routine steps in a beauty session for some pooches. Birds receive daily pedicures with special cage perches, while others enjoy manicures complete with nail polish.
• High-tech: Products including computerized identification tags, digital aquarium kits, automatic doors and feeders, enhanced reptile terrarium lighting systems and touch-activated toys.
• Getting out the kinks: As pet owners meditate in yoga class, cats relieve stress by frolicking in a toy gym or relaxing in a feline spa before enjoying herbal catnip packaged in a tea bag. Dogs sip fresh water from flowing fountains after a soothing rub with a doggie massager.

Here are some pet and animal-related businesses for sale on Acquireo
for you:

• Washing:   Self-service dog wash facility operation open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customers wash rinse, condition and dry their pet in much the same way as one washes a car at the car wash. The equipment is activated by tokens, coins, currency and/or credit cards. The process takes about 10 minutes and generates revenue of approximately $8.00 per pet. No labor expense is required on the part of the owner. The only operational
  require-  [$220,000. Offered by First National Business Corporation] 

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• Grooming:   Very busy 750 sq. ft. grooming salon with excellent reputation and plenty of growth potential. Room to add on supplies etc. to increase income and service. Also features retail space in front. Owner of 30 years is moving out of state. The landlord has plans to give the entire building an extensive face lift. Rent and expenses are low. Ample free parking. If you love dogs and cats and love to work with them, this is an excellent opportunity to 
  [$65,000. Offered by Sunbelt
  So Cal]  More:
• Training:   Well-established dog trainer conducting classes in pet stores, veterinarian offices and other venues. Group classes, in home lessons, single consultations, live in training, seminars. Seller will stay on to certify the new  
  [$210,000. Offered by The
  Bradway Group]  More:
• Sitting:   22 Years established award winning,
  highly recommended, sitting/walking service for pets. 400+ reg. clients. Owner benefit and gross sales would easily increase with additional use of subcontracted sitters. Owner benefit reflects income with paid hourly
  help. Advertising pulls in more work than owner can handle. Business is ready for major expansion and ideal for  

  [$139,000. Offered by Palm Beach Business Brokers]  More:

• Feeding:   This is not your father’s feed store! This beautiful, massive facility in the heart of Collin County,
  Texas, is not the run-down tin building next to the railroad tracks most people think of when they hear the term feed store. This is a three-year-old stout, modern store/warehouse facility with a great country feel to it.
  The progressive concept for this type of feed store was developed by a major feed manufacturer in an effort to keep the traditional feed store customer who owns horses, livestock and/or works his own property, while creating an element that appeals to the suburban homeowner.
  The horse supply category is still the largest revenue-generator for the store, but pet supplies have been growing steadily and fall second. Behind that, outside sales, including hay, are large, with other farm supplies, outdoor and
  [$2,000,000. Offered by VR
  Business Brokers Dallas]  More:
• Fixing Up:   Well-established veterinary clinic located in large suburb outside of Chicago available to a qualified buyer. This business is highly respected in their community and they’ve had their doors open performing quality animal care for over 50 years. This is a small animal veterinary clinic specializing in dogs, cats, birds, and other pets. They also have the ability to board animals after surgery as well. This is a profitable business for the owner and there is 
  [$392,000. Offered by The Marvin Group]  More:
• Containing:   In-demand electronic pet containment products with well- established dealer network, no franchise fees. 300+ installed customer base will generate
  additional sales. Five-county exclusive territory in one of the fastest growing areas of the US. Fully logo’d van available for $10K. This 

  [$60,000. Offered by Acquisition Experts LLC]  More:

American spending on pets nearly doubled in the last decade, to $38.4 billion in 2006, and is poised to continue strong and resilient growth in 2007.
By searching Acquireo for well-groomed businesses, you can harness ones that are
galloping forward. So go ahead and find a business that’s the cat’s meow. From
$20,000 to $200 million, you can find your own business on Acquireo.com.

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