Wag N Wash is a retail-focused pet grooming concept offering full-service grooming, self-wash stations, and a curated pet supply retail section. Its hybrid model supports recurring visits and diversified revenue streams.

Why it ranks #1: Wag N Wash excels due to its strong payback, solid system size, and healthy same-store expansion. The model delivers recurring demand and attractive long-term economics.

• Competitive 0.66x payback within the grooming category.
• 17 franchisees, showing stable system scale.
• 10% franchisee growth, signaling continued operator confidence.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming blends pet grooming with specialty pet retail, creating a high-frequency, high-margin business model designed for residential markets.

Why it ranks #2: The brand benefits from a large and fast-growing franchise network, paired with one of the strongest unit counts in the entire pet-franchise category.

• Large system of 197 franchisees, ensuring strong brand visibility.
• 42% franchisee growth, one of the highest in the sector.
• Appealing 0.40x payback, indicating efficient capital recovery.

Zoomin Groomin is a mobile pet grooming franchise with low overhead, simple operations, and flexible territory-based models.

Why it ranks #3: Its low investment requirement and exceptional franchisee growth make it one of the most scalable grooming concepts on the list.

• Very strong 1,650% franchisee growth, reflecting explosive adoption.
• 70 franchisees, demonstrating rapid system expansion.
• Lower investment (~$142K) supports faster onboarding and quicker break-even.

Scenthound is a subscription-driven wellness and grooming franchise focused on routine hygiene services rather than traditional grooming alone. Its recurring membership model stabilizes revenue.

Why it ranks #4: Scenthound’s measurable profitability, strong payback, and predictable membership revenue position it as a strong competitor.

• Attractive 0.90x payback for a wellness-focused grooming format.
• Strong 13.8% profit margin.
• 52 franchisees provide a mature and growing system.

Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique combines full-service grooming with retail sales and a recurring membership model designed to encourage frequent visits.

Why it ranks #5: A strong mix of payback, profitability, and system scale elevates Splash and Dash into the top tier of grooming franchises.

• Competitive 0.74x payback.
• Strong 16% profit margin, among the highest in the category.
• 13 franchisees with consistent network growth.