Oscar Pet Foods
We’re a family business that started life making good honest pet food for working dogs and supermarkets. It was a fantastic start with formulations for Sainsbury’s and Linda McCartney. However, we found that customers had little guidance on what to feed their pets. Choosing the right food was a minefield and the level of service seemed non-existent. Getting it right was so important because, just like humans, pets 'are what they eat'.
We have always believed that when it comes to nutrition it's too important to settle for second best. In 1993, we took matters into our own hands and the first Oscar franchise was established. The Complete Pet Care Service was born and since then Oscar has kept a firm focus on the developments in pet food manufacturing, while devoting time to its growing franchise network.
Our founder Martin Dancy (BSc Animal Nutrition) owned the original Oscar. Oscar, the Great Dane, was our proud mascot and many people will remember him as a friendly addition to the company.
Experts in Pet Nutrition
We discovered that a local Oscar Nutritional Advisor is the best person to give friendly, expert advice. Whether the pet is fat or thin, young or old, healthy, has allergies or is generally tearing the place apart, Oscar can help. Our aim is to make life easier for pet owners across the UK.
Repeat Business
Oscar customers are delighted with our service and remain loyal, often referring friends and family.
Be Your Own Boss
Our unique business system continues to build on years of success, offering individuals the freedom to run their own business and benefit from a lifestyle dedicated to working with pets to deliver a happier, healthier and longer life.
Free Home Delivery
Convenience defines the unique Oscar opportunity. Our friendly customer service includes free home delivery, a free meal (sampled in the home), a quality competitive brand (no middle man) as well as nutritional and behavioural advice. It's what makes our tried and tested formula a winner.
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" An OSCAR franchise is simple and easy to run from home. No previous experience of pets or of running a business is required as full training will be given. All you need is the ability to listen, learn and then put into practice the benefits of your training "
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Success Breeds Success
With a wealth of experience in the Oscar network we are continually improving the system. One of our first ideas was to offer a Freephone Helpline to ensure that every Oscar pet had a personal Nutritional Advisor to assist with the right diet - and that was only the beginning....
Anyone can apply – from bank managers, accountants, teachers and manual workers to farmers wishing to diversify. For those retiring from HM Forces to Police or IT workers - ideal for veterinary nurses or carers and many more. They have all become Oscar franchisees.
Cash in on a Multi-Billion Pound Growth Industry
- Pet Industry £2.5bn - 3% growth
- Dry dog food - 4% growth
- Dry premium cat food - 10%+ growth
- Treats - 10% growth
The Oscar Home Delivery Complete Pet Care Service for domestic pets provides you with:
• 8 days comprehensive in-house training on all aspects of the Oscar business system
• 5 days training with an Oscar Trainer to include customer building in your purchased area
• Automatic registration to 'Outbound' telemarketing campaign covering your area
• Van (contract hire) ready to drive away including full colour livery with reflective branding, rear display racking and deposit paid
• Corporate clothing, Oscar marquee, stationery, leaflets and catalogues
• Professional Microchipping Course including starter pack with scanner
• Oscar Nutritional Advisor Qualification from Myerscough College
• PR launch with full support including a competition with a local publication
• Stock to get you started
• For £14,995 + VAT (Greenfield Territory)*
* Resale businesses may differ. Consult Resale Prospectus for details.
What Next - Find out more
• Ask for our New Beginnings Information pack
• Book a discovery meeting near you
Oscar Pet Foods, Bannister Hall Mill, Higher Walton, Preston, Lancashire. PR5 4DB
Freephone: 0800 068 1106
Description: A mobile pet food and accessories business, delivering a unique product in an exclusive territory. Oscar has taken great care in selecting an excellent ancillary range of products such as toys and treats for dogs and cats, food supplements, bedding, grooming tools, health care and training aids.
Opportunites: Prime sites still available in the UK
Business Type: Franchise
Minimum Investment: £20,000
Training provided: Yes
Awarded BFA Franchisor of the Year 2008
Oscar Pet Foods
Bannister Hall Mill,
Higher Walton,
Preston,
Lancashire
PR5 4DB
Freephone: 0800 068 1106
Sue Watkins – Glastonbury
My voluntary work for Greyhound rescue set the scene for my future, although working on the front desk at the local police station taught me all I needed to know about dealing with people. I wanted to bring a better balance to my life, and having five dogs, all in need of love and attention, led me to Oscar and the idea of working for myself.
Searching the web site strengthened my desire to become self-employed and by learning from other people’s experiences confirmed that it was now time to be my own boss. Oscar’s quality products helped make up my mind and I intend to involve my family of pets to promote the business, especially when it comes to displaying prime examples of a good diet.
Kevin & Stephanie Darnell – Swansea
After fifteen years of working in a factory environment I was ready for a change, and self-employment through franchising seemed to be the best way forward. I knew very little about franchising and therefore searched the Internet and the British Franchise Exhibition at the NEC before making any decisions. With so many opportunities to look at I found myself drawn to the family-orientated situation at Oscar, and having two cats also provided a link. My wife helps me on a part-time basis and our aim is to be successful and happy.
Paul Reilly joined Oscar determined to make it work. He knew it was not going to be a piece of cake starting a new business in a new area but he was prepared to work hard.
“From Glasgow to Southport to Oscar - major life-changing experiences re-established my decision to work for myself. A taste of self-employment, with partners, in a previous life confirmed that franchising was now my best option. To be part of a recognised national company that would allow me to work for myself and have my own freedom of choice was the ideal route to explore.“My experiences of self-employment in the motor trade and dry cleaning services opened various windows of opportunity when searching for a franchise business. The franchise website gave me a very good introduction to my main interest but I was completely put off the scent when discovering Oscar and pets. Here was a proven product that offered a supportive and caring service with repeat business.
“I am now almost a year into my business with time to reflect back to the start which saw me with a blank sheet of paper and not one single customer. With Oscar Head Office supporting me I went out morning, noon and night, knocking on doors and making contact with pet owners. Within six months I had established 179 customers – I had a good product, which has proved itself time and time again. While satisfying a number of healthy pets I’ve had great success in helping dogs with tummy and skin problems. To have a vet call me to help a dog with a long-term problem and then solve it, saving the client ongoing vet bills, gave me just the boost I needed to confirm that, at last, I was running a business that brought me more rewards than just earning a living.
“I believe that the best way to achieve success and reach a good standard of living is to enjoy your work!”
Oscar constantly keeps the wheels turning on this mobile franchise business. As holders of the Franchise of the Year Bronze Award Oscar is able to extend confidence to its network of franchisees.
