EarthWise Pet
Retail
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Pet Supplies Plus
Retail
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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Grooming
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Zoomin Groomin
Grooming
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| Metric | EarthWise Pet | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Type | Retail | Retail | Grooming | Grooming |
| Models Available | Mobile, Storefront | Storefront | Storefront | Mobile |
| Total Initial Investment | $78K - $1.04M | $520K - $1.82M | $191K - $560K | $65K - $205K |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $49,500 | $49,900 | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% mobile; 5% salon; 4% retail | 2% year 1, then 3% | 7% | 8% (min $125/week) |
| Advertising Fee | 2% of service sales; 0% of retail | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Total Locations | 180 | 729 | 332 | 257 |
| Franchising Since | 2008 | 1988 | 2010 | 2013 |
| States Available | 30 states | 43 states | 37 states | 34 states |
| Average Unit Volume (AUV) | $280,073 | — | — | $171,789 |
| AUV Growth (3-Year) | +4.7% | — | — | — |
| Units in Development | 182 | 81 | 0 | 15 |
Financial Performance
| Metric | EarthWise Pet | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Revenue | $262,739 | — | — | $170,979 |
| Average NOI | — | — | — | — |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Operational Details
| Metric | EarthWise Pet | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Size | Mobile van; salon 900–1,500 sq ft; nutrition center 1,800–2,200 sq ft | — | — | — |
| Development Model | Single & Multi-Unit | — | — | — |
| Headquarters | Bellevue, WA | Livonia, MI | Orlando, FL | Virginia Beach, VA |
Requirements
| Metric | EarthWise Pet | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years | — | — | — |
| Renewal Term | 10 years | — | — | — |
| Non-Compete | 730 days within the territory, within 30 miles of the territory, and within 30 miles of any system outlet | — | — | — |
Territories
| Metric | EarthWise Pet | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity | Protected (non-exclusive) | — | — | — |
| Territory Basis | Territory sized around 150,000 people. Protection depends on the model and applies to GROOMBAR services in that territory | — | — | — |
Growth & Performance
| Metric | EarthWise Pet | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Net Units | 8 | — | — | — |
| Avg Annual Growth | 2.3% | — | — | — |
| Coming Soon | 68 | 21 | 0 | 15 |
Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
- EarthWise Pet $45,000
- Pet Supplies Plus $49,500
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming $49,900
- Zoomin Groomin $45,000
Royalty Fee
- EarthWise Pet 7% mobile; 5% salon; 4% retail
- 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
EarthWise Pet
- Four models: mobile only, mobile plus salon, mobile plus in-store salon with a pet nutrition center, and a salon addition for existing retailers
- Single-unit investment $78,300–$1,036,250 depending on model (Item 7). Franchise fee $45,000 plus a territory fee of $5,000–$15,000
- Royalty 7% of mobile sales ($100 weekly minimum after 120 days), 5% of salon sales, and 4% of nutrition-center retail. Marketing contribution 2% of service sales
Pet Supplies Plus
- See brand profile for highlights
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
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Zoomin Groomin
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Things to Consider
EarthWise Pet
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
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