I want to open a pet store in a second-tier city. How much does it cost to open one?

It takes a lot of money to open a pet store, ranging from 100,000 to 200,000. It is very normal to open a pet store. It can be said that there is no specific investment value for how much it costs to open a pet store. The funds required for pet stores vary according to different regions and different operating methods. Most common pet shops on the market require an investment of between RMB 100,000 and RMB 200,000. Let’s take a detailed look at the costs of opening a pet shop:

1. Labor costs:

A new pet shop will definitely need to recruit 2-3 pet beauticians. In pet stores, it is usually enough to recruit C-level beauticians. Generally, their salary will be 1,000-2,000 plus 10%-20% commission. When recruiting beauticians, you must check whether they are truly talented and knowledgeable. After all, good technology can retain more customers.

2. Goods cost:

The store should handle all aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Home appliances include mainly air conditioners, water heaters, an office computer, and a water dispenser. If necessary, you can put a TV in the leisure area, so the total cost is almost more than 10,000. Spend 10,000 yuan on food including nutritional supplements, 5,000 yuan on toiletries, and 5,000 yuan on other items. Shelves cost 3,000 yuan. These costs are around 20,000 yuan. If the pet store operates live projects, the investment will be more.

3. Pet grooming equipment

Like the beauty and hairdressing industry, pet grooming also requires certain basic equipment. Such as beauty tables, bathtubs, electric scissors (about 2,000 yuan), beauty scissors (three or four pairs, about 2,000 yuan), knife heads (five, about 1,000 yuan), hair dryers, hair dryers (high power, and human Use different), water heater. If you operate a pet hospital, investment in medical equipment, medical drugs, etc. must also be included. The cost is between 10,000 and 20,000.

4. Housing costs:

To open a store, you need to choose a location, which requires considering the store's rent, decoration fees, and utility bills. As for the rent, because the cities and locations are different, the rents will also be different. As for decoration, whether a pet store can attract customers, decoration is a key factor. It is recommended that the decoration of a pet store should be simple, low-key or simple.

5. Publicity expenses:

The last thing is the publicity expenses. A good pet store must be inseparable from good publicity. Effective publicity can quickly accumulate the popularity and customer base of a pet store. Pet shop brochures and other items require a certain cost, which is included in the pet shop promotion fee.