Proud to be locally owned and operated, Pet Depot was founded in 1994 in Florence, Alabama, now home to the Pet Depot corporate offices and distribution center as well as the original store. Since our arrival in 1994, Pet Depot has grown to stores in six other locations in Alabama: Muscle Shoals, Athens, Madison, Guntersville, Cullman, Jasper and Hartselle (opening Summer 2013).

Our stores carry a full line of supplies from dog treats and toys, premium dog and cat food, to pet collars, flea and tick control and so much more. Pet Depot also has a wide assortment of live fish, birds and small animals, including rabbits, ferrets, snakes and more.

Minimum cash required:$85,000.

Total investment range:$265,000 - $560,000.

Net worth required:$650,000.

A booming, high-growth industry

The American Pet Products Association reports that nearly 62% of all U.S. households have pets. There are 86.4 million pet cats and 78 million pet dogs in America, along with countless birds, fish and other small animals.