Erik R. MacPhersonPresident/Pet Vending Consultant
63% of U.S. households own a pet63% of U.S. households own a pet
73.9 Million dogs are owned in the U.S.73.9 Million dogs are owned in the U.S.
Total U.S. pet industry spending (2005 estimate) – $35.9 Total U.S. pet industry spending (2005 estimate) – $35.9 billionbillionBreakdown: Breakdown: FoodFood $14.5 billion$14.5 billionVet CareVet Care $ 8.6 billion$ 8.6 billionSupplies/MedicineSupplies/Medicine $ 8.8 billion$ 8.8 billionLive animal purchasesLive animal purchases $ 1.6 billion$ 1.6 billionPet Services: grooming & boardingPet Services: grooming & boarding $ 2.4 billion$ 2.4 billion
**based upon statistics from the APPMAbased upon statistics from the APPMA
Most profitable business in the world - Most profitable business in the world - $60 Billion in 2004 and increasing$60 Billion in 2004 and increasing
$35 Billion in food, snacks and drink in $35 Billion in food, snacks and drink in 2004 and increasing2004 and increasing
Primary Elements of SuccessPrimary Elements of SuccessConvenienceConvenienceImpulseImpulseNecessityNecessity
More pets = 73.9 million dogs owned in U.S.More pets = 73.9 million dogs owned in U.S.More pet friendly locations More pet friendly locations More pets traveling with their ownersMore pets traveling with their owners
Expensive groomers/vets/kennelsExpensive groomers/vets/kennels$30-70 per visit$30-70 per visit
84% Wash Pets At home – And Struggle84% Wash Pets At home – And StruggleDisadvantages:Disadvantages:
Extensive cleanupExtensive cleanupEncourages poor body mechanicsEncourages poor body mechanicsCold water – uncomfortable for the dogCold water – uncomfortable for the dogBad weather outside, no washBad weather outside, no wash
4 Models To Meet Any Budget4 Models To Meet Any Budget (indoor and outdoor)(indoor and outdoor)
Pet Clin High Quality BrandPet Clin High Quality Brand
Full service – wash, flea & tick Full service – wash, flea & tick and dry (ALL NATURAL) and dry (ALL NATURAL)
Turn-Key Solutions including:Turn-Key Solutions including:Canopies, Enclosures, Canopies, Enclosures, Shampoos, Financing, etc.Shampoos, Financing, etc.
Patented (May 2005)Patented (May 2005)
High quality vending High quality vending machines machines
Fun and inviting look – Fun and inviting look – kids and pets LOVE it! kids and pets LOVE it!
Affordable - $1- $5 itemsAffordable - $1- $5 items
High Profit MarginHigh Profit Margin
Low maintenanceLow maintenance
In demand – INCREASE REVENUEIn demand – INCREASE REVENUE
HIGH ROI! Operates 24x7x365HIGH ROI! Operates 24x7x365
LOW overhead - operates independentlyLOW overhead - operates independently
Increase client base and client trafficIncrease client base and client traffic
Long-term profitabilityLong-term profitability
Low maintenanceLow maintenance
Car WashCar Wash Gas StationGas StationLaundromatLaundromat VetVet
Pet StorePet Store GroomerGroomer
Boarding/KennelBoarding/KennelDoggie Day CareDoggie Day Care
Dog ParkDog Park RV ParkRV ParkRest StopRest Stop HotelHotel
CondoCondo
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Pet Wash Drill-DownPet Wash Drill-DownPet Supply Vending Drill-DownPet Supply Vending Drill-DownOnsite Visit – See Them In ActionOnsite Visit – See Them In Action
Thank You!Thank You!