The Opportunity

Working from home, in an essential industry and providing contactless home delivery to local pet owners, this could be the perfect opportunity to take back control of your home-work balance!

Providing British-made, healthy, and nutritious pet food, with the backing of a long-established franchisor and your L3 qualification as an independent UK pet health and nutrition practitioner will support you to grow your business to whatever level that you wish!

With over 30 years of experience and an established franchise network throughout the UK, Trophy Pet Foods has a wealth of experience in training and supporting its franchise network and is the original mobile pet food franchise in the UK. The brand owner is a full and active member of the British Franchise Association, and it is accredited by The Ethical Company Organisation.

Trophy Pet Foods Stafford, established over 20 years ago, is a Staffordshire-based franchise of the Trophy Pet Foods brand. Benefiting from an established and loyal customer base and generating a turnover in the region of £45,000 p/a. This is achieved from one person working an average of 30 hours per week: leaving plenty of opportunity for tangible and profitable growth.

The acquisition of an established franchise area provides the opportunity to tap into a large, well respected, tried and tested and supportive organisation with a strong brand and high ethical values.

Key Cities / Towns:

  • Stoke on Trent
  • Rugeley
  • Heswall
  • Uttoxeter
  • Cannock
  • Stone

Benefits for you

  • Creative freedom
    When you have your own business, you have freedom to decide on your ways of working, within the brands guidelines You don't have to accept work you don't want to do, so you can focus on only working on projects that interest you.
  • A better work-life balance
    Along with creative control over your business, you also get to decide exactly how you want to operate, which means you can work the hours you choose. For many people, this means that they can better fit their work around their other commitments, and they end up having a much healthier work-life balance.
  • High potential for earning
    Although your income is not guaranteed you get to decide exactly how much time and effort to put into your business, and because you can often set your own prices, but would recommend RRP are used you have the potential to make more money than when working for an employer.
  • Better job satisfaction
    If you have your own business, you set your own goals and are the only one responsible for working towards them. Achieving a self-imposed goal through hard work alone is very satisfying. Everything you put into your business has the potential to result in more earnings, new clients, and other positive results for your company, which means that working for yourself can be very rewarding.
  • You can work where you want
    When you set up your business, you may choose to rent an office space to work in However, many business owners people choose to work from home, which can help with improving your work-life balance since you won't have to spend time commuting.
  • No day is the same
    In many jobs, you do the same thing every day, which many people find boring. One of the main benefits of having your own business is that every day is different. You might work with numerous customers at once, which means that you can switch between projects. You may also have to spend time doing work that isn't directly for clients, such as marketing your business and keeping financial records. This means that working life of business owners is often very varied, which can be a big advantage if you like to keep things fresh.
  • You have the opportunity to learn new skills
    Being a new business owner isn’t just about the work that you do for your customers . You also have to learn how to run a business, which includes getting stuck into tasks such as accounting deliveries and bookkeeping, marketing, networking, and many others. Unless you have run a business before, this can be an exciting opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge.
  • You only work with the people you want to
    If you're a business owner , you work for yourself. However, this doesn't mean that you always be working alone. You will spend time interacting with customers and may even have employees, colleagues or partners. The advantage of this is that you can choose to only work with people who understand your values.
  • Financial advantages
    If you’re a business owner , you may be eligible for certain financial benefits. For example, you can write off certain business-related expenses, such as travel and a portion of your utility bills if you work from home. If you're just starting in your self-employed venture and not making much money yet, you may be entitled to certain benefits. There are also grants available for those setting up new businesses.
  • Turn your passion projects into income
    By becoming a business owner , you can earn money doing the things you already love. For example, working with dogs training grooming walking Whatever your passion, investigate whether there's a way to turn it into an income.

Included as part of the package:

  • • Exclusive territory and established customer base
  • • Van (a 2015 Peugeot Bipper) complete with 2020 livery
  • Starting stock*
  • Comprehensive operating manual
  • New and renewable 5-year licensing agreement with Trophy Pet Foods
  • Pet weighing scales and trade scales
  • Trophy branded uniform and equipment
  • One month of advice and support from current owner before handover with comprehensive in-field training
  • 4 days in-house training at Trophy’s Head Office
  • Ongoing training and support from Trophy Head Office
  • Promotional literature and access to online marketing tools
  • Opportunity for regular video meetings with Trophy team and fellow franchisees
  • Online forum with fellow franchisees to share knowledge and build experience
  • Independent Level-3 Nutritional Qualification (distance learning course)
  • Personalised SEO optimised micro-website to showcase your business
  • Professionally managed Facebook location (business) page
  • Google My Business location listing
*Stock - The business requires a minimum of two weeks’ worth of stock (with a current value of c£1,000) at any point and this will be included in the sale to facilitate a smooth transition. Additional stock can be purchased at cost

Further opportunities

There is a considerable opportunity to expand the existing customer base through the rise in home working, increased pet ownership and further housing development.  Customer leads are generated through online interest, referrals (word of mouth) and attendance at local shows/events.  Members of the network can also combine their franchise ownership with other like-minded ventures such as Dog training / walking / boarding services etc.   

The head office team work closely with the Franchise Network to support further growth and experienced members of the network are available via the online forum or telephone to offer guidance and advice.  

Trophy Pet Foods is a full and active member of the British Franchise Association and is accredited by The Ethical Company Organisation.  If you would like to find out more about this or other exciting opportunities, please complete the attached form and we will be in touch!

Don’t just take our word for it – please feel free to review the case studies provided by members of the team!

Benefits to the customer:

  • Free home delivery and nutritional support where needed
  • Feeds are UK and locally sourced, supporting British Farmers
  • Cooked in small batches to ensure freshness
  • Full traceability of ingredients with no artificial preservatives or additives
  • Large variety of feeds and flavours to suit all breeds, life stages and taste preferences
  • Money back guarantee if pets do not like the feed
  • Dedicated customer care and nutritional helpline

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