Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating Best of Acquisitions Anonymous - A Pet Cremation Business?!
Dec 23, 2025
Dive into the unconventional world of pet cremation with a Miami franchise that’s stirring debate. The hosts break down its lofty $1.5M price tag and questionable cash flow, discussing potential revenue from vet partnerships. They explore red flags, including branding confusion and the lack of a solid marketing strategy. The conversation also highlights the challenges of franchising in a niche market, while pondering whether buying or starting fresh is the better path for prospective buyers, especially veterinarians.
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Demand-Capture Market With A Natural Ceiling
- Pet cremation is mostly a local, demand-capture business with limited scale potential.
- Growth requires taking share, not creating new demand, so marketing has a clear ceiling tied to deaths in the territory.
Price vs. Asset And Cash-Flow Mismatch
- The listing shows low cash flow relative to assets, making the price hard to justify.
- Paying a franchise premium requires proven brand value or cash flow that this business doesn't clearly demonstrate.
Vet Referrals Drive Volume, Not Margin
- Revenue mix is heavily skewed to veterinarian referrals, which are high-volume but lower margin.
- Scaling via vets raises payroll/sales costs and reduces returns to the bottom line if not managed carefully.