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Franchise overview by FranRelay
Pet Passages
Pet Passages provides pet funeral, cremation, and memorialization services. Franchisees operate pet funeral homes serving families, veterinary hospitals, humane societies, and other businesses.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$303,643 – $567,958
USD estimate includes the franchise fee and assumes leased premises with three months of rent. The $10,000 to $15,000 operating allowance covers three months of owner-operated overhead, excluding owner salary. Additional expenses may be needed.
Initial franchise fee
$55,000 – $95,000
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD fee: $55,000 for roughly 300,000 housing units. Optional county groups add $10,000 per roughly 50,000 units, generally up to $95,000 for 500,000 units. Rare larger territories cost more. Nonrefundable and due at signing, subject to state payment rules.
Selected fees
Royalty6% of Gross Sales, monthly
Due by the 10th for the prior month. Gross Sales includes sales when goods are provided or services completed, even before payment. Qualifying separately charged taxes and proceeds from unusable fixed assets are excluded.
Advertising contribution1% of Gross Sales, monthly
Due by the 10th for the prior month, separate from local advertising spending. The fund develops advertising materials and may support national or regional campaigns; spending in your territory is not guaranteed.
Local marketingAt least $1,000/month for the first 2 years after opening; then at least $9,000/year.
These USD minimums apply to local advertising. Use materials purchased or obtained from the franchisor; other materials need prior written approval. Phone book listings do not count toward the minimum. Design work may cost extra.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
A certified Operator or Manager must directly supervise the location on premises at all times.
- Owner involvement
- Unless an exception is approved, an owner must manage and supervise daily operations as Designated Operator.
- Main responsibilities
- Focus marketing first on veterinary clinics, pet hospitals, and humane societies, then on individual clients.
- Manager requirements
- The Designated Manager devotes all working time to the business and must be a Certified Pet Funeral Director.
Free consultation
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
Pet Passages Franchising, Inc., Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: March 27, 2026..
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.