Full-Service Pet Grooming Salon

Pet grooming salons provide comprehensive grooming services in retail locations serving local pet owners.

With pet grooming steady and 85M+ dog-owning households, salons generate revenue of $130,000-$430,000 with 55-70% margins.

The business requires commercial space, grooming stations, bathing tubs, dryers, equipment, and groomer certification.

Services include full grooming packages, breed-specific cuts, hand scissoring, spa treatments, add-on services (teeth, nails), and retail products.

Pricing typically $50-$100 per dog depending on size and breed.

Success factors include skilled grooming and breed knowledge, hiring additional groomers to scale, retail product sales, online booking and reminders, and excellent customer service.

Most salons employ 2-4 groomers.

Marketing focuses on local SEO, social media before/afters, and loyalty programs.

With pet pampering mainstream in 2025, grooming salons offer styled opportunities.