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title: "Pet Wants President Discusses How They Plan to Grow with Expanding Pet Industry"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/2a2936a8-d75d-470d-9dbd-1f8365c22a68
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/petwants/pet-wants-president-discusses-how-they-plan-to-grow-with-expanding-pet-industry-2721047
category: "Pet retail"
industry: "Pets"
segment: "Pet retail"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2023-02-08T19:14:46.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:09:33.228Z
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# Pet Wants President Discusses How They Plan to Grow with Expanding Pet Industry

**TL;DR:** Pet Wants, a pet health and wellness franchise, plans to expand with 35-40 new franchise owners by the end of 2023. The brand aims to have over 200 franchise locations in the next few years, targeting customers passionate about pet health and nutrition.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2023-02-08. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/petwants/pet-wants-president-discusses-how-they-plan-to-grow-with-expanding-pet-industry-2721047).*

## Story

Pet Wants, the pet health and wellness franchise with more than 90 units across the U.S., is eyeing expansion as the pet industry grows with no sign of slowing.

The brand’s President, DeNita Carani, recently spoke to the Franchise U! podcast about her story, how she got involved with Pet Wants and how the company is using data-based research to amplify its reach across the country.

Carani, who has 10-plus years of experience in the franchise industry, joined Pet Wants team in October. She says the brand is currently targeting customers that are passionate about the health and nutrition of their furry companions.

Pet Wants was founded in 2010 and focuses on delivering fresh, healthy food directly to customers. Carani also says the brand is planning on adding 35 to 40 new franchise owners by the end of 2023, and they want to have over 200 franchise locations over the next few years.

Pet Wants is a pet health and wellness company that strives to improve the nutrition, health, vitality, and well-being of pets. Founded in 2010, the brand’s specially crafted, private-label pet food formulas are made in small batches with fresh, natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals for a complete and balanced diet in every bowl, all made in the USA. Pet Wants has set a new standard in what you should expect in your pet food and has created the ultimate convenience with free, personal delivery through their 90+ locations across the United States.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Pets (sector)
- Pet Wants (company)
- pet industry (topic)
- DeNita Carani (person)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/petwants/pet-wants-president-discusses-how-they-plan-to-grow-with-expanding-pet-industry-2721047). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2a2936a8-d75d-470d-9dbd-1f8365c22a68).