Bark Busters
Grooming
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Pet Supplies Plus
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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Grooming
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Zoomin Groomin
Grooming
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| Metric | Bark Busters | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Type | Grooming | Retail | Grooming | Grooming |
| Models Available | Mobile | Storefront | Storefront | Mobile |
| Total Initial Investment | $78K - $117K | $520K - $1.82M | $191K - $560K | $65K - $205K |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $49,500 | $49,900 | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 10% | 2% year 1, then 3% | 7% | 8% (min $125/week) |
| Advertising Fee | — | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Total Locations | 133 | 729 | 332 | 257 |
| Franchising Since | 2013 | 1988 | 2010 | 2013 |
| States Available | 33 states | 43 states | 37 states | 34 states |
| Average Unit Volume (AUV) | $144,479 | — | — | $171,789 |
| AUV Growth (3-Year) | +4% | — | — | — |
| Units in Development | 0 | 81 | 0 | 15 |
Financial Performance
| Metric | Bark Busters | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Revenue | $127,718 | — | — | $170,979 |
| Average NOI | — | — | — | — |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Operational Details
| Metric | Bark Busters | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Size | — | — | — | — |
| Development Model | Single unit | — | — | — |
| Headquarters | Danville, CA | Livonia, MI | Orlando, FL | Virginia Beach, VA |
Requirements
| Metric | Bark Busters | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years | — | — | — |
| Renewal Term | One additional 5-year term | — | — | — |
| Non-Compete | — | — | — | — |
Territories
| Metric | Bark Busters | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity | Protected (non-exclusive) | — | — | — |
| Territory Basis | Zip codes covering about 100,000–125,000 targeted dogs | — | — | — |
Growth & Performance
| Metric | Bark Busters | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Net Units | 5 | — | — | — |
| Avg Annual Growth | 1.3% | — | — | — |
| Coming Soon | 6 | 21 | 0 | 15 |
Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
- Bark Busters $49,500
- Pet Supplies Plus $49,500
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming $49,900
- Zoomin Groomin $45,000
Royalty Fee
- Bark Busters 10%
- Pet Supplies Plus 2% year 1, then 3%
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming 7%
- Zoomin Groomin 8% (min $125/week)
Total Locations
View Location MapStrengths at a Glance
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
Pet Supplies Plus
- See brand profile for highlights
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
- See brand profile for highlights
Zoomin Groomin
- See brand profile for highlights
Things to Consider
Bark Busters
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
- Mobile-only model
Pet Supplies Plus
- Higher initial investment than peers in this set
- Large system — territory availability may be tighter
- Storefront-only model
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
- Storefront-only model
- Ongoing royalty: 7%
Zoomin Groomin
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Mobile-only model