Compare Dog Grooming Franchises

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Compare Up to 4 Franchises

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  • All Dogs Unleashed
  • Zoomin Groomin
  • Sit Means Sit
  • Bark Busters
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Investment & Fees

Metric All Dogs Unleashed Zoomin Groomin Sit Means Sit Bark Busters
Business Type Grooming Grooming Grooming Grooming
Models Available Mobile Mobile Mobile Mobile
Total Initial Investment $692K - $1.10M $65K - $205K $40K - $137K $78K - $117K
Franchise Fee $60,000 $45,000 $30,000 $49,500
Royalty Fee 7% 8% (min $125/week) Greater of 6% or $800/month 10%
Advertising Fee Up to 2% (currently $0) 2% — —
Total Locations 18 257 148 133
Franchising Since 2021 2013 2009 2013
States Available 13 states 34 states 37 states 33 states
Average Unit Volume (AUV) — $171,789 — $144,479
AUV Growth (3-Year) +20% — -6% +4%
Units in Development 11 15 0 0

Financial Performance

Metric All Dogs Unleashed Zoomin Groomin Sit Means Sit Bark Busters
Median Gross Revenue — $170,979 — $127,718
Average NOI — — — —
FDD Year 2026 2026 2026 2026

Operational Details

Metric All Dogs Unleashed Zoomin Groomin Sit Means Sit Bark Busters
Unit Size Minimum 4,000 sq ft — — —
Development Model Single & Multi-Unit — Single & Multi-Unit Single unit
Headquarters Carrollton, TX Virginia Beach, VA Las Vegas, NV Danville, CA

Requirements

Metric All Dogs Unleashed Zoomin Groomin Sit Means Sit Bark Busters
Initial Term 10 years — 10 years 5 years
Renewal Term Two additional 5-year terms — One successor term of 10 years One additional 5-year term
Non-Compete — — — —

Territories

Metric All Dogs Unleashed Zoomin Groomin Sit Means Sit Bark Busters
Exclusivity — — — Protected (non-exclusive)
Territory Basis — — — Zip codes covering about 100,000–125,000 targeted dogs

Growth & Performance

Metric All Dogs Unleashed Zoomin Groomin Sit Means Sit Bark Busters
3-Year Net Units 3 — -9 5
Avg Annual Growth 6.3% — -1.9% 1.3%
Coming Soon 3 15 4 6

Initial Investment

$692K–$1.1M All Dogs Unleashed
$65K–$205K Zoomin Groomin
$40K–$137K Sit Means Sit
$78K–$117K Bark Busters

Franchise Fee

  • All Dogs Unleashed $60,000
  • Zoomin Groomin $45,000
  • Sit Means Sit $30,000
  • Bark Busters $49,500

Royalty Fee

  • All Dogs Unleashed 7%
  • Zoomin Groomin 8% (min $125/week)
  • Sit Means Sit Greater of 6% or $800/month
  • Bark Busters 10%

Total Locations

  • All Dogs Unleashed 18
  • Zoomin Groomin 257
  • Sit Means Sit 148
  • Bark Busters 133
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Strengths at a Glance

All Dogs Unleashed

  • Commercial facility of at least 4,000 sq ft for training, daycare, boarding, and grooming
  • 2026 FDD initial investment $691,950–$1,099,450 (Item 7)
  • Franchise fee $60,000; 7% royalty; brand fund currently $0 (may rise to 2%); local marketing $5,000 per month

Zoomin Groomin

  • See brand profile for highlights

Sit Means Sit

  • Dog training business; a vehicle is required and a training facility is optional
  • 2026 FDD initial investment $40,175–$137,250 for a new franchisee (Item 7)
  • New-franchisee fee $30,000; royalty is the greater of 6% of gross sales or $800 per month; CRM fee currently $800 per month

Bark Busters

  • Home-based in-home and remote dog behavior training
  • 2026 FDD initial investment $77,900–$117,000 (Item 7)
  • Franchise fee $49,500 plus a $19,500 training and territory fee; 10% royalty; 3% local advertising

Things to Consider

All Dogs Unleashed

  • Higher initial investment than peers in this set
  • Smaller system size than peers in this set
  • Mobile-only model

Zoomin Groomin

  • Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
  • Large system — territory availability may be tighter
  • Mobile-only model

Sit Means Sit

  • Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
  • Mobile-only model

Bark Busters

  • Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
  • Mobile-only model

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Data is based on Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and company reports. Last updated October 22, 2026.