Salty Dawg Pet Salon
Grooming
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| Metric | Salty Dawg Pet Salon | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Type | Grooming | Retail | Grooming | Grooming |
| Models Available | Storefront | Storefront | Storefront | Mobile |
| Total Initial Investment | $195K - $470K | $520K - $1.82M | $191K - $560K | $65K - $205K |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $49,500 | $49,900 | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 8% (min $1,000/month) | 2% year 1, then 3% | 7% | 8% (min $125/week) |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Total Locations | 3 | 729 | 332 | 257 |
| Franchising Since | 2024 | 1988 | 2010 | 2013 |
| States Available | 2 states | 43 states | 37 states | 34 states |
| Average Unit Volume (AUV) | $548,932 | — | — | $171,789 |
| AUV Growth (3-Year) | — | — | — | — |
| Units in Development | 0 | 81 | 0 | 15 |
Financial Performance
| Metric | Salty Dawg Pet Salon | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Revenue | $548,932 | — | — | $170,979 |
| Average NOI | — | — | — | — |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Operational Details
| Metric | Salty Dawg Pet Salon | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Size | — | — | — | — |
| Development Model | Single & Multi-Unit | — | — | — |
| Headquarters | Virginia Beach, VA | Livonia, MI | Orlando, FL | Virginia Beach, VA |
Requirements
| Metric | Salty Dawg Pet Salon | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years | — | — | — |
| Renewal Term | — | — | — | — |
| Non-Compete | — | — | — | — |
Territories
| Metric | Salty Dawg Pet Salon | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity | Exclusive | — | — | — |
| Territory Basis | Protected territory of at least ~125,000 residents, typically by zip codes | — | — | — |
Growth & Performance
| Metric | Salty Dawg Pet Salon | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Net Units | — | — | — | — |
| Avg Annual Growth | — | — | — | — |
| Coming Soon | 0 | 21 | 0 | 15 |
Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
- Salty Dawg Pet Salon $49,500
- Pet Supplies Plus $49,500
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming $49,900
- Zoomin Groomin $45,000
Royalty Fee
- Salty Dawg Pet Salon 8% (min $1,000/month)
- 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
Salty Dawg Pet Salon
- High-end grooming plus bakery and pet retail
- 2026 FDD initial investment $194,750–$470,450
- 8% royalty (or $1,000/month minimum) and 2% brand fund
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
Salty Dawg Pet Salon
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
- Storefront-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
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Storefront-only model
Zoomin Groomin
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Mobile-only model