Solace Pets Franchise Opportunity
Solace Pets is an Australian pet services franchise with 27 sites, offered to owner-operators across WA, QLD, VIC.
How much does a Solace Pets franchise cost?
Source: Disclosure document v2.0 · verified July 2026. See full cost breakdown →
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Solace Pets | Category median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty (% gross sales) | 7.0% | 7.5% | below median |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | 3.2% | 3.0% | above median |
Medians from the Pet Services Fee Index. See methodology.
Network history
| Year | Opened | Closed | Transferred | Total units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 27 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 27 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
Where disclosure item-6 data is obtainable. verified July 2026.
Available territories
| State | Region | Status | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremantle | Western Australia | waitlist | July 2026 |
| Gold Coast | Queensland | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Ballarat | Victoria | waitlist | July 2026 |
Solace Pets by state: Western Australia · Queensland · Victoria
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Solace Pets franchise cost?
A Solace Pets franchise requires a total investment of $45,000–$169,000 all-in, including a $28,000 initial fee, $10,000–$134,000 fit-out and around $7,000 working capital (Disclosure document v2.0, verified July 2026).
What are Solace Pets's ongoing fees?
Solace Pets charges a 7% royalty and a 3.2% marketing levy, benchmarked against the Pet Services category medians of 7.5% and 3% (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=51).
Is Solace Pets on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Yes — Solace Pets Pty Ltd has a current ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register entry, verified July 2026.