Considering investing in a pet franchise? You’re not alone. As the pet care industry continues to grow, more entrepreneurs are exploring the many opportunities within the market. From grooming to food to daycare, each type of franchise business comes with its own pros and cons. Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of each, so you can decide which opportunity is right for you.
Overview of the Pet Care Industry
Globally, the pet care market is strong. Research predicts the industry will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.03% from now until 2033, resulting in a value of $597.51 billion. North America has held the largest market share at 42%.
Within that, the U.S. pet care market continues to grow steadily. The industry is expected to see a CAGR of 7.1% through to 2033, reaching a value of $176.92 billion by the end of the forecast period.
This continued growth has created a high demand for specialized services. Pet parents are looking for more than just routine vet checkups. They want to find brands that deliver convenience, personalized attention, and premium-quality care. For entrepreneurs, this presents a key question: which type of pet franchise opportunity best aligns with customer needs in addition to your skills and goals?
Top Pet Franchise Opportunities for Investors
As you research various pet franchise opportunities, it’s important to weigh all of your options. Here are a few popular types of franchises in the pet care space:
- Pet food franchises: Pet parents are becoming increasingly mindful about what they feed their fur babies. Pet food franchises focus on selling premium food made with organic ingredients, superfoods, and high-protein formulas. Requiring careful inventory management, storage, and retail space, this model does come with the risk of food waste. Success relies heavily on the brand’s reputation. It’s essential to thoroughly vet the franchise before investing.
- Pet boarding franchises: Whether for daycare or overnight stays, dog daycare franchises appeal to pet parents with busy schedules or frequent travel. These businesses require large spaces, 24/7 staffing, and the ability to handle everything from feeding and exercise to behavioral or medical issues. Though they require higher upfront costs, some owners use the space to partner with rescues or shelters, helping pets in transition and building goodwill in the community.
- Pet grooming franchises: The grooming industry has proven to be recession-resistant, with demand rising as pet ownership increases. While traditional dog grooming franchises still exist, mobile models offer greater flexibility, scalability, and customer convenience. Owning a mobile dog grooming franchise, like Aussie Pet Mobile, allows you to stand out in a crowded industry by delivering high-quality, one-on-one care directly to customers’ homes.
Franchise with Aussie Pet Mobile
Backed by industry leading home services franchisor, Home Franchise Concepts, Aussie Pet Mobile has been providing pet parents and their four-legged friends with premium pet grooming services since 1996 and has more than 370 mobile vans in operation across the United States.
An award-winning pet franchise, Aussie Pet Mobile consistently ranks on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® as the #1 Pet Grooming Franchise—underscoring the strength and staying power of our opportunity.
Franchising with us means joining a recession-resistant industry that continues to thrive. With a simple, scalable business, low inventory model, and no need for a brick and mortar building or grooming experience, franchisees benefit from a low-overhead, management-based opportunity with recurring revenue.
All of our franchisees receive comprehensive training, ongoing business coaching, and access to advanced marketing tools and best-in-class technology designed to build and retain a loyal customer base. From our eco-friendly, cage-free mobile grooming vans to our national brand presence, Aussie Pet Mobile gives you all the tools you need to succeed.
Our startup costs range from $178,845 to $203,170, including our initial franchise fee of $119,950. Qualified candidates may receive up to $80,000 in-house financing. We offer protected territories nationwide and are eagerly seeking enthusiastic entrepreneurs to join our brand.
To learn more about Aussie Pet Mobile’s franchise opportunities, request information today. One of our team members will be in touch to set up an introductory call.