Established Specialty Pet Franchise
Business Description
Established Specialty Pet Franchise - Turn Key Exotic Reptile Pet Store
This thriving Scales 'N Tails franchise represents an exceptional opportunity in the rapidly growing exotic pet market. Located on high-traffic Thunderbird Road in Phoenix, this specialty reptile store generated strong revenue of $832,500 since in 2025.
Business Overview:
This turn-key operation specializes in exotic reptiles and related supplies, serving the passionate reptile enthusiast community in the Phoenix market. The franchise benefits from 30 years of retail pet industry experience and has established a trusted brand presence over 4 successful years in Phoenix.
Financial Performance:
- Annual Revenue: $832,500
- Asking Price: $525,000
- Strong profitability with systems optimized for maximum efficiency
- Seller financing available up to 50% for qualified buyers
Market Opportunity:
The pet industry demonstrates consistent growth with Americans expected to spend over $150 billion on pets in 2025. The reptile segment specifically serves an estimated 6 million American households, with pet industry spending and reptile ownership increasing annually since 1994 according to the American Pet Products Association.
Key Advantages:
- Prime location with high visibility on Thunderbird Road
- Established customer base of dedicated reptile enthusiasts
- Proven franchise system with comprehensive support
- Dialed-in operations for maximum profitability
- Growth potential with additional Phoenix territories available
Support & Training:
The seller is committed to ensuring a smooth transition with one full week of onsite training from a Scales 'N Tails manager. Ongoing training and support remain available to all franchisees, providing continued operational guidance.
This business offers the unique opportunity to work daily with exotic animals while serving customers who share the same passion, making work both profitable and enjoyable.
Reason for Sale: Owner expanding the franchise to new markets.
Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking an established, profitable business in the growing specialty pet market with strong franchisor support and expansion opportunities.
This thriving Scales 'N Tails franchise represents an exceptional opportunity in the rapidly growing exotic pet market. Located on high-traffic Thunderbird Road in Phoenix, this specialty reptile store generated strong revenue of $832,500 since in 2025.
Business Overview:
This turn-key operation specializes in exotic reptiles and related supplies, serving the passionate reptile enthusiast community in the Phoenix market. The franchise benefits from 30 years of retail pet industry experience and has established a trusted brand presence over 4 successful years in Phoenix.
Financial Performance:
- Annual Revenue: $832,500
- Asking Price: $525,000
- Strong profitability with systems optimized for maximum efficiency
- Seller financing available up to 50% for qualified buyers
Market Opportunity:
The pet industry demonstrates consistent growth with Americans expected to spend over $150 billion on pets in 2025. The reptile segment specifically serves an estimated 6 million American households, with pet industry spending and reptile ownership increasing annually since 1994 according to the American Pet Products Association.
Key Advantages:
- Prime location with high visibility on Thunderbird Road
- Established customer base of dedicated reptile enthusiasts
- Proven franchise system with comprehensive support
- Dialed-in operations for maximum profitability
- Growth potential with additional Phoenix territories available
Support & Training:
The seller is committed to ensuring a smooth transition with one full week of onsite training from a Scales 'N Tails manager. Ongoing training and support remain available to all franchisees, providing continued operational guidance.
This business offers the unique opportunity to work daily with exotic animals while serving customers who share the same passion, making work both profitable and enjoyable.
Reason for Sale: Owner expanding the franchise to new markets.
Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking an established, profitable business in the growing specialty pet market with strong franchisor support and expansion opportunities.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 4
- Employees
- 4 Full-time
Possibility of retaining current, well experienced team - Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Business occupies approximately 1,445 sf in the busy North Mountain Village Shopping Center. Storefront is highly visible to Thunderbird Road traffic. All fixtures & inventory included in purchase price.
- Website
- https://www.scalesntails.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Trusted brand with 30 years in the retail pet industry and 4 successful years in the Phoenix market. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet industry spending and pet Reptile ownership has increased every year since 1994. Americans are estimated to spend over 150 Billion dollars on pets in 2025! Current surveys estimate there are reptiles being kept as pets in the homes of 6 Million Americans! APPA’s reports on pet industry spending and pet Reptile ownership can be found at: https://americanpetproducts.org/industry-trends-and-stats
- Opportunities for Growth
- Additional territories available in Phoenix, AZ.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Expanding the franchise
- Transition Support
- Owner is dedicated to a smooth transition. Will provide onsite training from one Scales 'N Tails manager for the first full week. Ongoing training & support is always available to all Scales 'N Tails franchisees.
- Financing Options
- Owner willing to finance well qualified buyer up to 50% at competitive interest.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2501167
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