Red Bandanna Pet Foods

Red Bandanna Pet Foods began in Atlanta in 1997, founded by Jeff Morton with a focus on natural and holistic pet nutrition. The company quickly built a reputation for offering pet owners healthier alternatives to conventional pet foods, and its stores became known for knowledgeable staff and a strong sense of community. Over the next decade, Red Bandanna expanded throughout the Southeast, reaching more than 40 stores across Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee by the late 2000s.

A significant milestone came in 2011, when Pet Food Retailers, Inc., the parent company of Pet Supplies Plus, acquired Red Bandanna. This move was part of a larger strategy to consolidate specialty pet retailers in the region. Following the acquisition, all Red Bandanna locations were either rebranded or closed by 2013. Since then, the brand has not operated any standalone stores, and there has been no physical retail presence.

As of November 2025, Red Bandanna Pet Foods exists only as an online webstore, which offers a limited selection of products and is not actively maintained. The company has not announced any plans for new store openings, market entries, or franchise opportunities. There are no active real estate or franchise contacts, and the brand does not maintain a verified social media presence.

Red Bandanna’s story highlights the shifts in the specialty pet retail sector over the past decade, including the trend toward consolidation and the challenges faced by regional brands. Its transition from a growing brick-and-mortar chain to a legacy web presence illustrates how market dynamics and acquisition strategies can reshape retail footprints and influence the availability of retail formats in the pet supply category.