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Rethinking Pet Grooming! Join the Pack with Salty Dawg Pet Salon's Amazing Opportunity! Pet grooming has nearly doubled over the past decade. Rising pet ownership has driven the demand for pet grooming, boarding, training, and walking to an all-time high. Salty Dawg is seeking owners with an entrepreneurial spirit as well as sales, marketing, and/or retail experience. Inquire now to learn more and become an owner yourself!
We all know who is "Man's Best Friend" and that is exactly why there are 63.4M households that own at least one dog. The Pet Industry is growing so fast, that it is outgrowing the service providers currently available. At Salty Dawg Pet Salon, we are seeking individuals with a passionate entrepreneurial spirit who are eager to make a difference in the pet grooming world. Our Co-founders combined have over fifty years of experience in the franchise industry and we believe now is the time to give our pets the salon-like experience that we all seek for ourselves.
Whether you have considered other career paths or just absolutely love dogs. Salty Dawg Pet Salon is the new franchise opportunity to join in an industry that we know best. Join our team as we guide you and your business to reach its max potential.
+$100 Billion - Pet Care Industry
90 Million - Dogs in the US
Workforce Solutions - Access to 10,000 graduating cosmetologists per year
Low Risk and Cost Investment
Pet grooming has nearly doubled over the past decade. Rising pet ownership has driven the demand for pet grooming, boarding, training, and walking to an all-time high.
The industry has proven to be somewhat immune to economic downturns. Although consumers decreased spending on the majority of their own goods and services during the recession, fewer consumers cut back on pet service expenses.
Changing consumer attitudes toward pets has driven growth. Pet owners now treat their pets like family members. This humanization of pets has led to increased demand for pet services. According to the U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, more than 60% of pet owners think of their pets as family members.
The pet grooming industry is in the growing phase of its lifecycle. In 2019, 40% of revenue came from pet owners aged 30 to 49. People in this age group also have the highest percentage of pet ownership and one of the highest annual expenditures for their pets ($495.50).*
Site Selection Team Support
Management Training Program
Operations Tools and Training
Marketing/Grand Opening Support
Workforce Support
Corporate Support
Wondering what we look for in a Salty Dawg franchisee? While dog-related experience is not required, the ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit as well as sales, marketing, and/or retail experience.
*IBISWorld Industry Report 81291: Pet Grooming & Boarding in the US - June 2019
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4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
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