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WICHITA — People are eating more natural foods these days, so it's probably a natural follow that that's what they'll buy for their pets, too.
Kim Bonnesen and Lisa Obregon are opening EarthWise Pet Supply to sell pet food and supplies in 1,900 square feet at 327 N. Hillside, which is between Yamasa and Domino's.
"We've been talking about doing a business together at least the last couple of years," Bonnesen says.
Bonnesen owned Brint's Diner for about a year a decade ago.
She says she decided if she ever owned her own business again, she wanted it to be a franchise.
"There is some support there," she says. "Especially when you're getting things going from the ground up."
Bonnesen and Obregon started looking at franchises. They both have pets and liked the idea of EarthWise.
"It just kind of seemed like a natural fit," Bonnesen says.
"It's going to be your premium natural pet foods," she says. "More healthy options for your pets."
The store also will have a groomer and two areas for customers to wash their pets.
In addition to food, the store will carry pet supplies and treats.
"This is definitely a higher-end option," Bonnesen says. "It's not going to be pricewise what you would find at a grocery store."
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