Hydrodog Mobile Pet Grooming & Wellness - Franchise

Quick Summary

The pet industry is booming. Most ways in cost a fortune. This one doesn't. In 2026, the U.S. pet industry reached $165 billion in consumer spending, growing a projected 4.4% year over year. Americans now spend more on their dogs than on their own personal care. Grooming is one of its fastest-growing corners, and mobile leads the way. Lower overhead. No storefront. Clients who book again and again. Hydrodog is a modern rebuild of a brand that's been grooming dogs since 1994.

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Hydrodog Mobile Pet Grooming & Wellness Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026

	Minimum Cash Required	$50,000
	Training & Support	Yes
	Military/Veteran Promotion	Yes

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Hydrodog Mobile Pet Grooming & Wellness - Franchise

THE OPPORTUNITY

A $165 billion industry, growing a projected 4.4% year over year and showing no sign of slowing. Grooming is one of its fastest-growing corners, and mobile is leading it.

Most ways into the pet business are expensive:

Veterinary clinic: ~$1.37M – $3.2M
Boarding + daycare: ~$525K – $1.075M
Pet retail: ~$502K – $1M
Mobile grooming with Hydrodog: a fraction of that

Lower cost to start. Faster to profit. No real estate to carry. The business goes where the dogs are.

THE MODEL - Care. Convenience. Culture

Care. A grooming experience dogs actually handle. Gentle, one-on-one, at their pace. Calmer dogs, happier clients, work you can be proud of.

Convenience. We come to them. No drop-off, no cages, no waiting room. That's not a discount service — it's a different one, and it earns premium rates.

Culture. The foundation for sustainable growth. You're not just buying a franchise. You're joining a culture where respect + kindness come first. Care isn't extra around here. It's the baseline — and it's what keeps a team together.

HYDRODOG SUPPORT - Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

One operating system. Bookings, revenue, payments, routing, hiring, and your fleet — all in one dashboard.
Real technology. MoeGo for scheduling + route optimization, tools that catch dropped bookings and follow up, automated reminders that keep your calendar full.
A fast start. A 90-day launch plan + an SEO-built website so clients find you from day one.
A full brand platform. Not just a logo. Messaging, social templates, photography, and the playbook to look established immediately.
Training that doesn't stop. An online LMS, a 24/7 knowledge base, AKC-recognized certification, a dedicated coach, + a network of owners who've been where you are.
Financing pathways to help you get in the door.

WHO IS RIGHT FOR HYDRODOG?

There's no single type. We built this for:

The operator who wants a hands-on business of their own.
The investor building a fleet.
The groomer ready to own their business instead of clocking in.
The professional who wants to build their portfolio in the pet industry.

No grooming experience required. What you need: drive, a head for people + dogs, and the discipline to run it well.

One thing isn't optional. You have to be a dog person.

YOUR PATH TO OWNERSHIP

Request info. See how Hydrodog fits your goals.
Review the numbers. Walk the unit economics + your market on a call.
Get the FDD. Read it with your advisor. Ask anything.
Lock your territory. Claim your area before someone else does.
Leadership call. Meet the leadership team. Make sure it's a fit both ways.
Get awarded + launch. Your outfitted van arrives, onboarding begins, you open.

ALREADY A GROOMER?

Ask about our Hometown Territory. Lower cost to start, built for professionals who know grooming but want support.

15% discount