Imagine a future making tails wag and giving pets the royal treatment — all while building a thriving business. The pet care industry is booming, and a mobile dog grooming business offers savvy investors an opportunity to combine a love for animals with a profitable, in-demand service.
“What job is more fun than growing your own business while working with pets? And after four and a half years running my franchise, I can definitely say that it was the right decision,” said Darlene Jacobson, an Aussie Pet Mobile franchisee in Cleveland.
The pet care industry is forecast to earn $150.6 billion this year. More than 82 million households own a pet; to no surprise, dogs and cats dominate pet care market spending, according to Precedence Research. The demand for professional pet grooming is rising ― pet owners understand the importance of maintaining pet health and hygiene, and regular grooming can detect health concerns, such as skin infections and parasites.
Is Mobile Dog Grooming Profitable?
A mobile pet grooming business offers grooming services on the go. It offers everything from basic grooming to more specialized treatments, such as flea and tick shampoos, teeth brushing, and nail trimming. Research reveals a 6.9% expected CAGR through the latter half of this decade for mobile pet grooming services, with canine owners contributing the largest portion of that figure. A mobile dog grooming business can be highly profitable. Here’s why:
- Convenience: Mobile grooming eliminates the need for pet owners to transport their pets, offering unmatched convenience.
- One-on-one attention: Many pets can get anxious at a busy dog grooming facility. The one-on-one attention they receive in a mobile grooming unit helps keep them calm and comfortable.
- Low overhead costs: Unlike a traditional brick-and-mortar grooming salon, you won’t need to worry about renting space or maintaining a storefront. Your primary costs will be your vehicle, grooming supplies, and operating expenses like gas and insurance.
- Recurring revenue: Mobile groomers typically charge premium rates because of the convenience they offer and generate recurring revenue. In general, dogs need to be groomed every six to eight weeks, depending on their breed.
- Recession resistant: At least 97% of pet owners consider their pet a part of their family, according to Pew Research. Even when the economy is slow and budgets are tight, people prioritize pet services, making mobile pet grooming a recession-resistant opportunity.
Benefits of Aussie Pet Mobile
A mobile grooming franchise is a turnkey business in the pet care industry with training and ongoing support focused on your success. Rather than starting from scratch, a franchise enables you to build a business in your community with marketing guidance, business coaching, and ongoing support.
Aussie Pet Mobile was founded in 1996 and is the #1 pet grooming franchise on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. Our mobile pet grooming service operates out of specially customized grooming vans that don’t require any external electrical or water connections. Each van is equipped with air conditioning, heating, electricity, and water, ensuring a comfortable environment for both pets and groomers. The spacious interior allows pets to move freely, creating a grooming experience that prioritizes their comfort and well-being.
Aussie Pet Mobile is part of Home Franchise Concepts, a leader in the home services industry. Home Franchise Concepts is the franchisor of 10 home services brands, including Bath Tune-Up, Budget Blinds, and Concrete Craft. Having the backing of an industry-leading company enables Aussie Pet Mobile to stay nimble and innovate to meet evolving customer demands and industry trends. Our franchisees are required to purchase an upfront 3-territory package that can support 9-12 mobile grooming units, and we offer in-house financing of up to $80,000 to qualified candidates.
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