Pet Passages Franchise
Every pet deserves a dignified farewell. Every entrepreneur deserves a sound opportunity. Meet the significant market demand for pet aftercare with heartfelt compassion.
$80,000
$55,000
16
2016
Ontario,NY
Mike Harris
About Pet Passages
Pet Passages® is a premier provider of pet funeral and cremation services, dedicated to offering dignified, compassionate care for families saying goodbye to their beloved companions. With a growing network of franchise locations across the U.S., Pet Passages® sets the standard in pet memorial services by combining professionalism, empathy, and advanced technology to support families during a difficult time. Every Pet Passages® location is committed to treating pets with the same respect and care as any family member.
For those looking to build a purpose-driven business, Pet Passages® offers a unique opportunity to be part of a mission that truly matters. The demand for respectful, professional pet aftercare continues to grow, yet the level of service and support that Pet Passages® delivers is unmatched by any other provider. Franchisees receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and access to industry-leading systems designed to help them succeed while making a difference in their communities. With a strong brand, proven model, and compassionate purpose, Pet Passages® is a franchise opportunity like no other.
Franchise Unit Trends
16
3
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* in 2023
Franchise Fees
$55,000
6.0%
Gross Sales
1.0%
Gross Sales
Why Choose Pet Passages?
You won’t find another operation like Pet Passages® in major cities across the U.S., which makes joining our franchise network both a meaningful responsibility and an exciting chance to be part of something truly needed in our communities nationwide. Lead with us while territories last.
- Exclusive opportunity: only a select number of franchise licenses will be awarded. We’re committed to quality over quantity, ensuring each partner receives the support and territory they need to thrive.
- No market saturation—ever. Unlike other brands, we won’t flood a market for fast gains. We protect our franchisees with smart, strategic growth.
- Territories are going fast. Thanks to rapid industry growth and the proven success of our current franchisees, our remaining markets are being claimed quickly.
- We only partner with qualified candidates. To protect the strength and integrity of our brand, licenses are awarded exclusively to those who meet our high standards.
There are tremendous personal, professional and financial rewards to opening a Pet Passages® location. Some notable benefits include:
Personal Benefits
- Build a long-term, meaningful purpose-driven career centered on empathy and dignity
- Gain the satisfaction of working with animals in a respectful, memorial-focused environment
- Be part of a generational business with values that support legacy and long-term growth
Professional Benefits
- Become a respected and trusted figure within your local community
- Receive expert training and continuous guidance from the Pet Passages® Learning Center and Headquarters
- Enter a stable, growing industry that provides consistent demand regardless of economic conditions
Financial Benefits
- Manageable upfront costs and potential return on investment within 12 to 18 months
- Achieve strong financial performance with margins of up to 30% or more
- Develop multiple revenue streams, including cremation services and personalized memorial products
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$285,397 - $524,712
$300,000
$80,000
Training & Support
- 10-14 days of classroom and hands-on training at corporate
- Founder is on-site when you open
- Monthly Zoom meetings
- 24/7 ongoing support
- Marketing guidance and collaboration
History
Founder, President, and CEO, Mike Harris is a third-generation licensed funeral home director and worked in his family’s funeral home for almost 25 years, until the end of 2016. In 2008 when he suddenly lost his two best friends, Rottweilers Luke and Hannah, he searched extensively for compassionate pet funeral and cremation options that fit with what he was accustomed to at traditional funeral homes. Shockingly, he never found what he was looking for, and even worse, he was constantly met with unprofessionalism and a serious lack of dignity and compassion for his beloved pets.
Right then and there, Mike made the decision to devote his life to creating a compassionate space and experience worthy of our pets—some of the most integral members of our families.
Given Mike’s education, training, experience, and family heritage, he knew it was his responsibility to improve the quality of end-of-life pet care. Mike set out to gather as much information and learn as much as he could so he could develop a new and modern pet cremation business model. In 2009, he launched his first pet funeral home and crematory, Pets at Peace by Harris Funeral Home. Upon its immediate success, Mike knew it was his duty to provide every pet parent with access to the experience and service they rightfully deserve, and launched Pet Passages® in August of 2011. Since then, Pet Passages® has continuously set the highest possible standard of dignified, quality care for the pet funeral and cremation profession.
Ideal Candidate
- Pet parent that understands the loss of a pet
- Business or management experience, or willingness to learn
- Can follow operational procedures and administrative guidelines
- Compassionate and considerate of other people's feelings
- Community oriented
- $55,000 - $95,000 in liquid cash with ability to finance up to $400,000
- Credit score of at least 700 points
- Ability to sign franchise agreement within 90 days of starting the process