Become a franchisee
You are interested in becoming a franchisee and owning your own business? Pitou Minou & Compagnons has many advantages to offer. As a franchisee, you benefit from;
The largest buying power in Quebec
Exclusive products
A preferential positioning in a growing industry
Competitive advantages in customer programs (Air Miles, Frequent Buyer Program etc.)
A part of the largest Canadian owned franchise system of in the pet food industry
Well established 200 store chain in all regions of Canada with 40+ years of experience
Very flexible conditions for store owners
An unparalleled support system to ensure success
Access to a full range of high quality and competitively priced private label products
And much more…..
The buying power of Pitou Minou & Compagnons
As a Pitou Minou & Compagnons franchisee, you have access to the largest and most beneficial buying power in Quebec, largely due to its` association with Global Pet Foods. This buying power is reflected in many ways, best rebates negotiated with all suppliers and manufacturers, adequate volume to justify having manufacturers make private label products exclusively for our stores, lowest fees and rates from banking and payment systems, preferred rates for insurance etc. The bigger we are… the better we negotiate..
Thanks to these rebates, the Pitou Minou & Compagnons stores benefit from margins considerably superior to industry standards and averages which in turn offers a low risk investment. The customer demand for high quality products, that we specialize in, in is very high demand and this demand grows at a phenomenal rate every year. Quebec pet owners need more Pitou Minou & Compagnons stores to help their beloved pets live a healthier and happier life. Are you fit for this industry?
Little things that make us a better choice
Frequent Buyer program
This program allows customers to receive free food for their pet after having purchased a certain quantity. It’s our way of saying thanks for your business and loyalty towards Pitou Minou & Compagnons. No matter where you purchase your food, whether in Quebec or anywhere else in Canada, your loyalty program follows you. Our exclusive software allows your purchases to be accumulated across the entire country. This program is for all brands and formats of dog, cat as well as certain brands of bird and rodent food. More details in the ‘Programme Fidélite’ section of this site.
Little things that make us a better choice
Frequent Buyer program
This program allows customers to receive free food for their pet after having purchased a certain quantity. It’s our way of saying thanks for your business and loyalty towards Pitou Minou & Compagnons. No matter where you purchase your food, whether in Quebec or anywhere else in Canada, your loyalty program follows you. Our exclusive software allows your purchases to be accumulated across the entire country. This program is for all brands and formats of dog, cat as well as certain brands of bird and rodent food. More details in the ‘Programme Fidélite’ section of this site.
Little things that make us a better choice
Air Miles partners
Your customers will receive 1 Air Miles reward point for every 20$ spent in your Pitou Minou & Compagnons store. Air Miles is the most popular rewards program in Canada. Your customers are attracted by any and all businesses offering Air Miles. This makes your store even more attractive for Air Mile collectors than any other pet retailer. For more information, visit www.airmiles.ca.
Little things that make us a better choice
Air Miles partners
Your customers will receive 1 Air Miles reward point for every 20$ spent in your Pitou Minou & Compagnons store. Air Miles is the most popular rewards program in Canada. Your customers are attracted by any and all businesses offering Air Miles. This makes your store even more attractive for Air Mile collectors than any other pet retailer. For more information, visit www.airmiles.ca.
Little things that make us a better choice
Frequent Buyer program
This program allows customers to receive free food for their pet after having purchased a certain quantity. It’s our way of saying thanks for your business and loyalty towards Pitou Minou & Compagnons. No matter where you purchase your food, whether in Quebec or anywhere else in Canada, your loyalty program follows you. Our exclusive software allows your purchases to be accumulated across the entire country. This program is for all brands and formats of dog, cat as well as certain brands of bird and rodent food. More details in the ‘Programme Fidélite’ section of this site.
Little things that make us a better choice
Frequent Buyer program
This program allows customers to receive free food for their pet after having purchased a certain quantity. It’s our way of saying thanks for your business and loyalty towards Pitou Minou & Compagnons. No matter where you purchase your food, whether in Quebec or anywhere else in Canada, your loyalty program follows you. Our exclusive software allows your purchases to be accumulated across the entire country. This program is for all brands and formats of dog, cat as well as certain brands of bird and rodent food. More details in the ‘Programme Fidélite’ section of this site.
Little things that make us a better choice
Air Miles partners
Your customers will receive 1 Air Miles reward point for every 20$ spent in your Pitou Minou & Compagnons store. Air Miles is the most popular rewards program in Canada. Your customers are attracted by any and all businesses offering Air Miles. This makes your store even more attractive for Air Mile collectors than any other pet retailer. For more information, visit www.airmiles.ca.
Little things that make us a better choice
Air Miles partners
Your customers will receive 1 Air Miles reward point for every 20$ spent before taxes in your Pitou Minou & Compagnons store. Air Miles is the most popular rewards program in Canada. Your customers are attracted by any and all businesses offering Air Miles. This makes your store even more attractive for Air Mile collectors than any other pet retailer. For more information, visit www.airmiles.ca.
Products sold in stores
Pitou Minou & Compagnons have the largest selection of natural and high-quality pet foods in the country. We authorize every food that is made to meet our standards of quality and commitment to proper pet nutrition. Each franchisee is permitted to chose from all authorized products in order to tailor fit its selection to meet regional preferences. Every store has access to every authorized food and will special order any food for a particular customer.
Most food products are Canadian made by renowned manufacturers that meet our criteria in terms of quality and consistence. Pitou Minou & Compagnons stores have their own private label that is made in Quebec by a first-class company that has been in this pet food business for 50+ years. These products, offered exclusively at Pitou Minou & Compagnons stores offer an excellent option for natural holistic food and have an added value of getting the franchisees the best margins in the industry. You will also have access to a full range of toys and accessories to offer your customers and their pets
You will be full control of your offering and inventory of pet food, while adding those special treats and toys to the liking of your customers and their pets. You Pitou Minou & Compagnons store can be made to your image while respecting the overall mandate, mission and vision of the chain.
Count on a very well-established network
As an independent operator and owner, you can count on our experienced and knowledgeable staff to aid with any challenges. Having the experience and knowledge of 200 store owners over a 45+ year period is second-to-none in Canada. You will be supported in a very special way making every effort to help you attain your goals of success. You will make the difference but help we can offer can and will help a great deal. As a Pitou Minou & Compagnons franchisee, you have access to a formidable source of experience and insight. You’re not alone knowing that 200+ other stores in the country often face or have faced, the same challenges as yours. Their experience can only help you avoid missteps you may otherwise have done if on your own. The best of both worlds…. Independence and support!
We understand that the pet food industry is likely new to you. You will receive a full training program that will expose you to actual operating stores that will enable you to realize a true life environment. Our support staff will assist you in the few first months in order to ensure you have all the info and knowledge to serve you customers the way Pitou Minou & Compagnons stores do.
A great franchise system ready for you… the entrepreneur! Pitou Minou & Compagnons
Values of Pitou Minou & Compagnons
Pitou Minou & Compagnons the pet food store that every pet food store compares to. We are a division of Global Pet Foods which is the largest Canadian owned pet food retailer in the country. Our objective is to offer the very best food for your beloved pets. We only recommend food that use natural ingredients.
Product quality
We carefully look into the composition of all foods we carry to ensure that only high-quality natural ingredients were used. We will not recommend nor sell any food that doesn’t fit our criteria of quality. Our recommended products are made with high quality ingredients that ensure proper and complete nutrition.
Expertise in nutrition
Similar to humans, your pets can have conditions that demand special attention. Whatever the issue that your pet may face, we have expert advise in pet nutrition to help find the product that is best suited to meet its needs. We know our products very well and are qualified to recommend the ones your pet needs.
Emphasis on ingredients, not brands
We do not pick the products we carry based on the popularity of the brand but rather on the ingredients they use. A large percentage of the brands we carry are Canadian made, which offers a great degree of confidence given the Canadian standards of the pet food industry. We do not sell any edible products that are made in China or other countries that cannot certify the quality of the ingredients used in the making of the food products.
Quebec, a huge potential marketplace
The Pitou Minou & Compagnons brand was developed in Quebec in 2005 by Richard Begin, who owns 5 stores of his own. Wanting to have access to natural holistic food for his personal pets is what motivated him to develop the Global Pet Foods chain, called Pitou Minou & Compagnons here in Quebec since very little was being offered in the then current independent pet food retailers. The chain’s mid-long term objective is to have 75 stores in operation in Quebec, this spread across the territory.
Most of our current stores are located in the greater Montreal area, but 4 stores are in operation in the Outaouais area and one in Quebec City. Several others are in different planning stages at the current time and scheduled to open late 2018- early 2019. Wherever you live, we need Pitou Minou & Compagnons franchisees to own and operate our natural pet food stores. Are you the one?
Become an ambassador of a well-established Canadian business
Pitou Minou & Compagnons is the Quebec division of Global Pet Foods. As a franchisee, you become a member of the large family of owner-operators of a 200+ store chain spread across the entire country. As the largest pet food specialist in the country, you benefit from the very best reputation in the industry.
Now in operation for 40 years in Canada, Global Pet Foods have carved themselves a very large portion of the pet specialty industry with its 200+ stores spread across New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and now British Columbia. All stores are part of a large family but operated and owned independently.
With the number of stores and the unique experience developed over the 45 years of existence, you are assured to be investing in a solid and well established franchising system operating in a very active and growing industry.
An industry in full expansion
The pet specialty industry is in full expansion in Canada and even more so in Quebec that has lagged behind until lately. The industry is estimated at 4-5 billion per year and still growing at a very impressive rate. This increase is evident in the Pitou Minou & Compagnons stores that have managed to tune-in to the new customers trends and preferences.
The public is made aware of animal cruelty and many organizations are fighting hard to bring the governments to adopt laws that will protect these helpless animals. We, at Pitou Minou & Compagnons do what we can to encourage the rescue groups in their efforts by offering adoption days and contributing in a financial way to help finance their efforts.
All this attention makes the average pet owner more aware than ever of the quality of nutrition and care needed to keep their pets happy and healthy. Our mandate is clear and very consistent…. Offer high quality natural food to aid the overall health of your beloved pet. The Pitou Minou & Compagnons franchisees are at the forefront of this effort and will continue to educate the pet owner to help keep their pets happy and ultimately keep them happy as well. Pets hold a very different role in the modern-day family. We notice a considerable higher attention level towards the pets needs and wants. You too can benefit from the increase in this industry’s business and attention. Become a Pitou, Minou & Compagnons franchisee and start making a difference in the pet world.
The ideal franchise for the pet lover
Many different people with many different goals shop in a Pitou Minou & Compagnons store. Some passionate about agility, others animal rights activists or simply a regular pet lover. In all cases, your client base will be one of quality in search of the very best for their furry partners.
You will contribute, in your own way, to the overall animal wellness, seeing that you will be selling only quality and healthy foods, most of which are made in Canada. Keeping their pets healthy is the best way to keep your customers happy and loyal.
Making a difference in your community
You will have the opportunity to get actively involved in your community. Every Pitou Minou & Compagnons franchisee gets involved as he or she wishes in support of animal rights and welfare in their immediate communities. By either making their locals available for adoption days, sponsoring local events or helping with causes for animals, franchisees have the chance to get involved and be recognized for their efforts.
Pitou Minou & Compagnons franchisees are well known for the involvement in local activities involved in animal welfare. Nothing is more satisfying than owning a profitable business while helping the cause of the animals in need of help.
For these and so many more reasons, you should become a Pitou Minou & Compagnons franchisee!
Contact us today for information regarding our franchise system!
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Testimonials
” We decided to become a Pitou Minou & Compagnons franchisee 5 years ago. After realizing the huge advantage Pitou Minou & Compagnons had over all competitors in the marketplace and understanding the net difference their buying can make on my bottom line and the flexibility offered to their franchisees, the decision was easy to make. They offered all the support I needed to build my customer base and have a support staff that is very helpful in any way I need. I also feel very confident knowing that I am part of a 200 store chain in Canada that has grown over the past 45 years of business.
We now own 3 franchised stores and are planning to open another in the next few months. We love this industry and always feel so good about having made a difference in the health and quality of life of our customer’s beloved pets.
Daniel Villeneuve & Suzie Joanisse, ( Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham) ”
Testimonials
« We decided to become a Pitou Minou & Compagnons franchisee 5 years ago. After realizing the huge advantage Pitou Minou & Compagnons had over all competitors in the marketplace and understanding the net difference their buying can make on my bottom line and the flexibility offered to their franchisees, the decision was easy to make. They offered all the support I needed to build my customer base and have a support staff that is very helpful in any way I need. I also feel very confident knowing that I am part of a 200 store chain in Canada that has grown over the past 45 years of business.
We now own 3 franchised stores and are planning to open another in the next few months. We love this industry and always feel so good about having made a difference in the health and quality of life of our customer’s beloved pets. »
Daniel Villeneuve & Suzie Joanisse, ( Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham)
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