I came in just because I was in the area. I live out west and have a few options, but I usually drive to Noble Beast in Central Phoenix. Not only is a local owned and operated, they have a fantastic selection of good food and their prices kicked Choice Pet Market's butt.
I've wandered into a few Choice Pet Markets around the valley and was always sticker shocked on their prices. No idea why people support such a mark up on already expensive pet food.
Example:
9oz bag of Stella and Chewy's cat food at Noble Beast is $18.95 and a 15oz bag of Stella and Chewy's beef dog food is $28. Total for the two about $47.
I paid $70 at Choice Pet Market. That's $34 a bag.
Apparently, Choice Pet Market thinks consumers are stupid or because they locate themselves in affluent areas that people don't care about what they spend.
When I paid the total, I thought it was high, but it wasn't until this morning as I was finishing off the old bag of cat food that I saw what I pay at Noble Beast and was compelled to warn others of this company's ridiculous markup.
If you don't want to drive to Central Phoenix, then use Amazon for your food. It's in line with normal prices for things like Stella and Chewy's.
Don't get fleeced by this store.
(and a comment on the staff. The young man leaned on the counter the whole time I browsed the store and the young woman played with the ferret. When I asked a question about the difference in two brands, I didn't get any nutritional information, just a personal opinion that one brand was 'expanding too fast and that would mean recalls soon, he thought.'
Noble Beast knows their food. Their staff is trained and can give you specifics. I wouldn't trust the two staff at Choice Pet to help me pick out poop bags. Just sayin'