Franchise Information
- BFA Membership Status
- UK Years Established3 years
- Current UK Coverage5%
- Franchisee Support Staff0
- Personal Investment Req.£4,990
- Total Startup Cost£4,990
- Territory-based business locationYes
- Business to consumer servicesYes
- Franchisee operates individuallyYes
- Full/part-time working hoursYes
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Pet Care Services Franchise
Build a flexible, mobile business offering dog walking, nail clipping, microchipping and other pet care services.
The mobile pet care industry is growing rapidly, driven by legislation, increased pet ownership, and a rising demand for convenient, at-home services.
A Micropet franchise is ideal for those looking to turn their passion for animals into a rewarding business. Offering flexibility, local demand, and the ability to work outdoors, it provides a great work-life balance alongside the security of a recognised brand.
Microchipping - About The Industry
In 2016, a legal requirement was introduced for every dog in the UK to be microchipped. This, combined with the frequent appearance of lost pet stories on social media, pushed pet microchipping into the national spotlight. With more than 500,000 new puppies born in the UK each year, this has created consistent demand for professional microchipping services.
From 2024, it also became mandatory for all cats in England to be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old. Lost or stray pet cats are much more likely to be reunited with their owners if they are microchipped.
The law now requires:
- All cat owners to ensure their cat is microchipped and registered by 20 weeks of age
- Owners to keep contact details up to date in an approved microchipping database
- Non-compliant owners to microchip their pet within 21 days or face a fine of up to £500
There are over 10.8 million pet cats in the UK, and an estimated 2.8 million remain unchipped, making it difficult to reunite them with their owners if lost or stolen. In fact, 8 out of 10 stray cats entering Cats Protection’s centres are not microchipped.
Run your own mobile pet care service:
One of the biggest advantages of joining an established franchise like Micropet is the instant credibility, professional branding, and ongoing support that comes with it. Instead of navigating the unknowns of starting a business from scratch, you benefit from a proven business model designed specifically for mobile pet care services such as microchipping, nail clipping, dog walking and in some packages Emmi-Pet ultrasonic teeth cleaning.
Full training provided with regard to Nail Clipping, Teeth Cleaning and Microchipping.
Is it difficult to do?
Providing mobile pet care services such as microchipping, nail clipping, dog walking, and pet pop-ins is surprisingly simple to learn and extremely rewarding.
These services are designed to be delivered efficiently, with minimal equipment, and no specialist vehicle required. For example:
- Microchipping takes less than 10 minutes and is completely safe and painless for the animal
- Nail clipping is a quick and routine grooming task that pet owners often prefer to have done by a calm, confident professional
- Dog walking requires no equipment beyond a lead, harness, and your reliability and trustworthiness
- Pet pop-ins involve short home visits to check on pets, feed them, or provide companionship while the owner is away, requiring nothing more than care and attention
All services are typically carried out in the pet owner's home or nearby area, offering both convenience and a more relaxed environment for the animal.
The Investment:
The cost is just £4,990 to run your own Micropet Franchise.
There are no commission fees to pay for the work you complete and there is only a small ongoing monthly fee of £95.00.
The franchise package includes:
- Professionally designed website page which dominates Google searches Nationwide
- Fantastic trademark protected brand name
- Full training (it takes just one morning to become fully qualified)
- First Aid Course Pet Training
- Claw Clipping Training
- Full starter kit including scanner, microchips
- Professionally designed business cards
- 500 designed and printed leaflets
- Social Media account designed and set up with 1st post added (Facebook)
- All head office enquiry referrals that come into your area and surrounding areas
- Live ‘webchat’ software managed by Micropet HQ
- Ongoing support via your own Account Manager
Franchisees realise that this model:
- Eliminates the need for a shop, van conversion or specialist equipment
- Reduces stress for pets by avoiding travel to vets or salons
- Appeals to busy owners who prefer at home convenience