Zoomin Groomin
Grooming
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Pet Supplies Plus
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Scenthound
Grooming
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EarthWise Pet
Retail
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| Metric | Zoomin Groomin | Pet Supplies Plus | Scenthound | EarthWise Pet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Type | Grooming | Retail | Grooming | Retail |
| Models Available | Mobile | Storefront | Storefront | Mobile, Storefront |
| Total Initial Investment | $65K - $205K | $520K - $1.82M | $323K - $553K | $78K - $1.04M |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $49,500 | $49,900 | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 8% (min $125/week) | 2% year 1, then 3% | 6% (may rise to 9%) | 7% mobile; 5% salon; 4% retail |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | 2% | Up to 1.5% (capped at 3%) | 2% of service sales; 0% of retail |
| Total Locations | 257 | 729 | 154 | 180 |
| Franchising Since | 2013 | 1988 | 2020 | 2008 |
| States Available | 34 states | 43 states | 25 states | 30 states |
| Average Unit Volume (AUV) | $171,789 | — | $461,041 | $280,073 |
| AUV Growth (3-Year) | — | — | +295% | +4.7% |
| Units in Development | 15 | 81 | 49 | 182 |
Financial Performance
| Metric | Zoomin Groomin | Pet Supplies Plus | Scenthound | EarthWise Pet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Revenue | $170,979 | — | $427,445 | $262,739 |
| Average NOI | — | — | $58,264 | — |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Operational Details
| Metric | Zoomin Groomin | Pet Supplies Plus | Scenthound | EarthWise Pet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Size | — | — | 1,100 - 1,300 sq ft | Mobile van; salon 900–1,500 sq ft; nutrition center 1,800–2,200 sq ft |
| Development Model | — | — | Single & Multi-Unit | Single & Multi-Unit |
| Headquarters | Virginia Beach, VA | Livonia, MI | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Bellevue, WA |
Requirements
| Metric | Zoomin Groomin | Pet Supplies Plus | Scenthound | EarthWise Pet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term | — | — | 10 years | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | — | — | 10 years | 10 years |
| Non-Compete | — | — | 2 years within 25 miles | 730 days within the territory, within 30 miles of the territory, and within 30 miles of any system outlet |
Territories
| Metric | Zoomin Groomin | Pet Supplies Plus | Scenthound | EarthWise Pet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity | — | — | Protected (non-exclusive) | Protected (non-exclusive) |
| Territory Basis | — | — | Mapped by franchisor (Buxton / Google Maps) | Territory sized around 150,000 people. Protection depends on the model and applies to GROOMBAR services in that territory |
Growth & Performance
| Metric | Zoomin Groomin | Pet Supplies Plus | Scenthound | EarthWise Pet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Net Units | — | — | 115 | 8 |
| Avg Annual Growth | — | — | 58.0% | 2.3% |
| Coming Soon | 15 | 21 | 56 | 68 |
Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
- Zoomin Groomin $45,000
- Pet Supplies Plus $49,500
- Scenthound $49,900
- EarthWise Pet $45,000
Royalty Fee
- Zoomin Groomin 8% (min $125/week)
- Pet Supplies Plus 2% year 1, then 3%
- Scenthound 6% (may rise to 9%)
- EarthWise Pet 7% mobile; 5% salon; 4% retail
Total Locations
View Location MapStrengths at a Glance
Zoomin Groomin
- See brand profile for highlights
Pet Supplies Plus
- 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
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
Things to Consider
Zoomin Groomin
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Mobile-only model
Pet Supplies Plus
- Higher initial investment than peers in this set
- Large system — territory availability may be tighter
- Storefront-only model
Scenthound
- Higher initial investment than peers in this set
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
- Storefront-only model
EarthWise Pet
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Smaller system size than peers in this set