Cat-Only Grooming Salon

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Startup Cost
$30,000-$150,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
10-18 months
Profit Potential
$65,000-$300,000/year

Overview

Cat-only grooming salons specialize in feline grooming using low-stress handling techniques in dog-free environments.

With 60M+ cat-owning households and cat grooming underserved, cat salons generate revenue of $100,000-$350,000 with 60-75% margins.

The business requires cat-friendly space, specialized equipment, quiet environment, cat grooming certification, and pheromone diffusers.

Services include lion cuts and mat removal, sanitary clips, nail trimming, bathing (when needed), de-shedding, and senior cat care.

Pricing typically $60-$120 per cat.

Success factors include cat behavior expertise and low-stress handling, quiet dog-free environment, fear-free certification, targeting long-haired breeds and seniors, and educating cat owners on grooming needs.

Marketing focuses on cat owner communities, veterinarians, and social media.

With cat ownership huge and grooming need growing in 2025, cat salons offer feline opportunities.

Required Skills

  • Cat grooming certification
  • Feline behavior
  • Low-stress handling
  • Mat removal
  • Fear-free techniques
  • Cat safety

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Underserved market
  • Premium pricing
  • Less competition
  • Passionate cat owners
  • Niche specialization

Cons

  • Smaller market than dogs
  • Cat handling challenges
  • Fear and aggression
  • Education needed
  • Building cat clientele

How to Get Started

  1. Get cat grooming certification
  2. Create cat-friendly space
  3. Acquire specialized equipment
  4. Learn fear-free techniques
  5. Target long-haired breeds
  6. Partner with vets
  7. Educate cat owners

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