Petpals vs Husse Franchise

Petpals and Husse are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Husse has the lower minimum investment at £9,700, compared with £12,500 for Petpals. Husse is the older brand, established in 1987. Husse operates the larger UK network with 1,500 outlets versus 50.

FactPetpalsHusse
Minimum investment£12,500£9,700
Founded20021987
UK outlets501500
Training includedYesYes
FinancingThird PartyThird Party
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Petpals vs Husse FAQ

Which is cheaper, Petpals or Husse?

Husse is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £9,700 compared with £12,500 for Petpals. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.

Which has been around longer, Petpals or Husse?

Husse is the older brand, established in 1987, while Petpals was founded in 2002.

Which has more UK outlets, Petpals or Husse?

Husse runs the larger UK network with 1,500 outlets compared with 50 for Petpals.

Do Petpals and Husse both include training?

Petpals and Husse both include training for new franchisees.

Is financing available for Petpals and Husse?

Petpals financing: Third Party. Husse financing: Third Party. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.

Reviewed by the Franchise Hunt editorial team. Last updated 14 May 2026.