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GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet

GROOMBAR is a flexible pet grooming and wellness franchise offering mobile grooming, modern salons, and nutrition centers, combining personalized grooming services, convenience, premium pet products, and scalable multi-format growth opportunities.

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GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

GROOMBAR and EarthWise Pet offer franchisees a flexible, fun, and lucrative way to build a business in the pet-care industry. Some owners choose to start with GROOMBAR Mobile and grow one van at a time, while others choose to launch with a brick-and-mortar GROOMBAR Salon from the outset. For those looking for the most comprehensive model, the Mobile + Salon + Nutrition Center format adds an EarthWise Pet retail component focused on premium pet food, treats, supplements, and supplies. Across all models, franchisees can also offer select private-label products, creating additional ways to serve customers and build the brand relationship.

Part of what makes the pet industry so enjoyable is how deeply people care about their fur babies. Pet parents are highly engaged, they pay close attention to the quality of care their pets receive, and they tend to build strong relationships with businesses they trust. That creates a business environment that can be both personally rewarding and commercially attractive, with repeat visits, referrals, and long-term customer relationships playing an important role.

The models are designed to support different investment levels and growth strategies. A mobile-only franchisee can continue scaling by adding vans and groomers without ever needing to open a storefront. Others may choose to combine mobile grooming with a salon, or build toward the full Mobile + Salon + Nutrition Center model. Franchise opportunities are available for single-unit owners, multi-unit developers, and qualified candidates interested in larger-scale area representative opportunities, giving entrepreneurs multiple ways to grow within the system.

Across all models, owners do not need to be groomers themselves. Their role is to build and lead a strong team, manage performance, and create a great experience for pets and their people. We also continue to adopt technology and AI-enabled tools that improve scheduling, communication, reporting, customer follow-up, and administrative efficiency, helping make the business easier to operate and more scalable as it grows.

Company Details

Established: 2018
First Unit Franchised: 2018
Franchised Units: 185
Company Owned Units: 25
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, California - CA, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Hawaii - HI, Idaho - ID, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, North Dakota - ND, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, South Dakota - SD, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, Virginia - VA, Washington - WA, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Specify: Auto Loan/Lease Partners for Vehicles and SBA lending if doing a brick and mortar Salon

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: We work with 3rd party brokers to assist you in site selection.

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: We work with 3rd party brokers to assist you in lease negotation.

Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: We provide training on how to recruit groomer talent

Co-operative Advertising: No

Training:
Franchisees and their managers receive comprehensive initial training designed around the specific GROOMBAR model they will operate. Training is delivered primarily through remote technology and covers areas such as brand standards, business and grooming management, marketing, customer service, scheduling and operating systems, profitability, and technology. Salon and EarthWise Pet operators receive additional training on point-of-sale systems, services, merchandising, and, where applicable, pet nutrition and product knowledge.

Training continues beyond opening through ongoing operational support, supplemental training, digital resources, system updates, and refresher programs. The goal is to give franchisees the tools and knowledge to effectively manage the business rather than requiring them to be professional groomers themselves.

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet Franchise.

What does a GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet Franchise Cost?

GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet franchise fees for 2026:

Cash Investment: $75,000 - $200,000
Total Investment: $78,000 - $1,036,250 (across all three models)
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $45,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $36,000

Royalty: Fee Grooming Salon sales, In-Store Salon sales, and In-Store Salon Addition sales: 5% of your Gross Revenue for the preceding week Pet Nutrition Center Retail sales: 4% of your Gross Revenue for the preceding week Mobile Pet Grooming sales: 7% of your Gross Revenue for the preceding week, subject to a $100 per week minimum, beginning 120 days after the Effective Date

Ad Fee: Mobile Pet Grooming sales, Grooming Salon sales, In-Store Salon sales, and In-Store Salon Addition sales: 2% of your Gross Revenue for the preceding week Pet Nutrition Center retail sales: 0% of your Gross Revenue for the preceding week

Other Fees: NA
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: 1-5, depending on the model
Item 19: Yes
SBA Registry: Yes
Visa Candidates: Yes - E2 Visa candidate must have their own legal counsel to guide them through the E2 Visa requirements and stipulations.
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: GROOMBAR and EarthWise Pet can be structured as semi-passive businesses by building a team and management layer to handle day-to-day operations. Owners are not required to perform grooming services themselves and can focus primarily on higher-level oversight, financial performance, and strategic growth.

Technology and AI tools further support this model by helping streamline scheduling, customer communication, reporting, and administrative tasks, giving owners greater visibility into the business without requiring constant involvement in daily operations.
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount: Yes(10% off the Franchise Fee)

Is GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet a Home Based franchise?

No. GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet franchisees make. GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet Looking for International franchisees?

No. GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Pet Related, Recently Added Franchises, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet franchises for sale. We may have GROOMBAR / EarthWise Pet franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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