Pet Fresh Dog Wash
Grooming
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Pet Evolution
Grooming
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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Grooming
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Scenthound
Grooming
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| Metric | Pet Fresh Dog Wash | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Scenthound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Type | Grooming | Grooming | Grooming | Grooming |
| Models Available | Storefront | Storefront | Storefront | Storefront |
| Total Initial Investment | $102K - $516K | $606K - $1.24M | $191K - $560K | $323K - $553K |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $59,000 | $49,900 | $49,900 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% yr 1, then 7% | 7% | 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 | 10 | 26 | 332 | 154 |
| Franchising Since | 2022 | 2021 | 2010 | 2020 |
| States Available | 3 states | 8 states | 37 states | 25 states |
| Average Unit Volume (AUV) | — | $977,495 | — | $461,041 |
| AUV Growth (3-Year) | +100% | +130% | — | +295% |
| Units in Development | 1 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
Financial Performance
| Metric | Pet Fresh Dog Wash | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Scenthound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Revenue | — | $824,766 | — | $427,445 |
| Average NOI | — | — | — | $58,264 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Operational Details
| Metric | Pet Fresh Dog Wash | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Scenthound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Size | — | 1,400 - 3,200 sq ft | — | 1,100 - 1,300 sq ft |
| Development Model | Single & Multi-Unit | Single & Multi-Unit | — | Single & Multi-Unit |
| Headquarters | Woodbury, MN | Afton, MN | Orlando, FL | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
Requirements
| Metric | Pet Fresh Dog Wash | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Scenthound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years | 10 years | — | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Two additional 5-year terms | 10 years | — | 10 years |
| Non-Compete | 2 years within the former territory, a 15-mile radius of it, or any other Pet Fresh territory then operating | 2 years in the designated territory and within 10 miles of it or any other Pet Evolution store | — | 2 years within 25 miles |
Territories
| Metric | Pet Fresh Dog Wash | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Scenthound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity | Protected (non-exclusive) | Protected (non-exclusive) | — | Protected (non-exclusive) |
| Territory Basis | Lesser of 2 miles or 15,000 population around the approved site | Generally 2.5 miles around the store; territories may overlap | — | Mapped by franchisor (Buxton / Google Maps) |
Growth & Performance
| Metric | Pet Fresh Dog Wash | Pet Evolution | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Scenthound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Net Units | 4 | 13 | — | 115 |
| Avg Annual Growth | 41.4% | 51.7% | — | 58.0% |
| Coming Soon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
- Pet Fresh Dog Wash $10,000
- Pet Evolution $59,000
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming $49,900
- Scenthound $49,900
Royalty Fee
- Pet Fresh Dog Wash 6%
- Pet Evolution 5% yr 1, then 7%
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming 7%
- Scenthound 6% (may rise to 9%)
Total Locations
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Pet Fresh Dog Wash
- Self-serve wash bays, with an option to add full-service grooming
- 2025 FDD initial investment $101,825–$515,500 (Item 7)
- Franchise fee $10,000 (wash only) or $20,000 (wash + grooming); 6% royalty and 2% brand fund
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%
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
- See brand profile for highlights
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
Pet Fresh Dog Wash
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
- Storefront-only model
Pet Evolution
- Higher initial investment than peers in this set
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
- Storefront-only model
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Large system — territory availability may be tighter
- Storefront-only model
Scenthound
- Storefront-only model
- Ongoing royalty: 6% (may rise to 9%)