GROOMBAR
Grooming
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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 | GROOMBAR | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Type | Grooming | Retail | Grooming | Grooming |
| Models Available | Mobile | Storefront | Storefront | Mobile |
| Total Initial Investment | $54K - $218K | $520K - $1.82M | $191K - $560K | $65K - $205K |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $49,500 | $49,900 | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 8% to 5% (tiered by annual Gross Revenue) | 2% year 1, then 3% | 7% | 8% (min $125/week) |
| Advertising Fee | 1.5% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Total Locations | 7 | 729 | 332 | 257 |
| Franchising Since | 2008 | 1988 | 2010 | 2013 |
| States Available | 5 states | 43 states | 37 states | 34 states |
| Average Unit Volume (AUV) | $320,063 | — | — | $171,789 |
| AUV Growth (3-Year) | n/a | — | — | — |
| Units in Development | 0 | 81 | 0 | 15 |
Financial Performance
| Metric | GROOMBAR | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Revenue | $320,063 | — | — | $170,979 |
| Average NOI | — | — | — | — |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Operational Details
| Metric | GROOMBAR | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Size | 1+ Mobile Grooming Van | — | — | — |
| Development Model | Single & Multi-Unit | — | — | — |
| Headquarters | Woodinville, WA | Livonia, MI | Orlando, FL | Virginia Beach, VA |
Requirements
| Metric | GROOMBAR | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years | — | — | — |
| Renewal Term | 10 years | — | — | — |
| Non-Compete | 730 days within 30 miles of the Franchise Territory or any GROOMBAR, EarthWise Pet, Dee-O-Gee, or Nature’s Pet outlet | — | — | — |
Territories
| Metric | GROOMBAR | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity | Protected (non-exclusive) | — | — | — |
| Territory Basis | Designated Franchise Territory (typically ~150,000+ population); no other mobile-only GROOMBAR in territory | — | — | — |
Growth & Performance
| Metric | GROOMBAR | Pet Supplies Plus | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | Zoomin Groomin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Net Units | 7 | — | — | — |
| Avg Annual Growth | n/a (first outlets opened FY2024) | — | — | — |
| Coming Soon | 0 | 21 | 0 | 15 |
Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
- GROOMBAR $30,000
- Pet Supplies Plus $49,500
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming $49,900
- Zoomin Groomin $45,000
Royalty Fee
- GROOMBAR 8% to 5% (tiered by annual Gross Revenue)
- 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
GROOMBAR
- Mobile-only GROOMBAR grooming van; EarthWise Pet retail is a separate FDD
- 2025 FDD initial investment $53,800–$218,450 (Item 7); multi-unit $77,800–$316,450
- Franchise fee $30,000; royalty 8% tiering to 5% by annual Gross Revenue; marketing 1.5%
Pet Supplies Plus
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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
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Zoomin Groomin
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Things to Consider
GROOMBAR
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Smaller system size than peers in this set
- Mobile-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
- Storefront-only model
- Ongoing royalty: 7%
Zoomin Groomin
- Lower entry cost — confirm build-out and working capital
- Mobile-only model