Compare Dog Grooming Franchises

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  • Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
  • Pet Evolution
  • Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique
  • Scenthound
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Investment & Fees

Metric Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Pet Evolution Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique Scenthound
Business Type Grooming Grooming Grooming Grooming
Models Available Storefront Storefront Storefront Storefront
Total Initial Investment $191K - $560K $606K - $1.24M $297K - $453K $323K - $553K
Franchise Fee $49,900 $59,000 $60,000 $49,900
Royalty Fee 7% 5% yr 1, then 7% 8% (as low as 6.5% at 10+ units) 6% (may rise to 9%)
Advertising Fee 2% 0.5% yr 1, then 1.5% 2% Up to 1.5% (capped at 3%)
Total Locations 332 26 20 154
Franchising Since 2010 2021 2014 2020
States Available 37 states 8 states 13 states 25 states
Average Unit Volume (AUV) — $977,495 $585,432 $461,041
AUV Growth (3-Year) — +130% +46% +295%
Units in Development 0 0 2 49

Financial Performance

Metric Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Pet Evolution Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique Scenthound
Median Gross Revenue — $824,766 $519,103 $427,445
Average NOI — — $67,839 $58,264
FDD Year 2026 2026 2025 2026

Operational Details

Metric Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Pet Evolution Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique Scenthound
Unit Size — 1,400 - 3,200 sq ft 1,000 - 1,300 sq ft 1,100 - 1,300 sq ft
Development Model — Single & Multi-Unit Single & Multi-Unit Single & Multi-Unit
Headquarters Orlando, FL Afton, MN St. Petersburg, FL Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Requirements

Metric Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Pet Evolution Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique Scenthound
Initial Term — 10 years 10 years 10 years
Renewal Term — 10 years 10 years 10 years
Non-Compete — 2 years in the designated territory and within 10 miles of it or any other Pet Evolution store 2 years within 5 miles of former territory or any then-operating Splash and Dash territory 2 years within 25 miles

Territories

Metric Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Pet Evolution Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique Scenthound
Exclusivity — Protected (non-exclusive) Exclusive Protected (non-exclusive)
Territory Basis — Generally 2.5 miles around the store; territories may overlap 3-mile radius or ~75,000 population, whichever is less Mapped by franchisor (Buxton / Google Maps)

Growth & Performance

Metric Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Pet Evolution Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique Scenthound
3-Year Net Units — 13 6 115
Avg Annual Growth — 51.7% 20.9% 58.0%
Coming Soon 0 0 2 56

Initial Investment

$191K–$560K Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
$606K–$1.2M Pet Evolution
$297K–$453K Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique
$323K–$553K Scenthound

Franchise Fee

  • Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming $49,900
  • Pet Evolution $59,000
  • Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique $60,000
  • Scenthound $49,900

Royalty Fee

  • Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming 7%
  • Pet Evolution 5% yr 1, then 7%
  • Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique 8% (as low as 6.5% at 10+ units)
  • Scenthound 6% (may rise to 9%)

Total Locations

  • Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming 332
  • Pet Evolution 26
  • Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique 20
  • Scenthound 154
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Strengths at a Glance

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

  • See brand profile for highlights

Pet Evolution

  • Health-and-wellness pet retail plus grooming and self-wash; 1,400–3,200 sq ft
  • 2026 FDD initial investment $606,300–$1,239,500 (Item 7)
  • Royalty 5% year 1 then 7%; brand fund 0.5% year 1 then 1.5%

Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique

  • Grooming, bathing, and boutique pet retail; typical site 1,000–1,300 sq ft
  • 2025 FDD initial investment $296,880–$453,420 (Item 7)
  • 8% royalty on adjusted gross sales (declines with unit count) and 2% brand fund

Scenthound

  • Routine dog hygiene and wellness focused on Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth
  • Membership-based Scenters with recurring revenue
  • Strong average unit volumes from 2026 FDD Item 19 data

Things to Consider

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

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

Pet Evolution

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

Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique

  • Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
  • Smaller system size than peers in this set
  • Storefront-only model

Scenthound

  • Storefront-only model
  • Ongoing royalty: 6% (may rise to 9%)

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Data is based on Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and company reports. Last updated October 23, 2026.