Join A Business Creating the Happiest Place for Dogs

With pet ownership on the rise and consumers increasingly treating their animals like family, the pet services market is booming. The U.S. pet grooming industry alone was valued at $11-12 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $2.99 billion by 2030. That demand, combined with a shortage of high-quality grooming options in many markets, makes now the perfect time to invest in petbar.

Founded in Dallas by husband-and-wife duo Dan and Ashley O’Loughlin, petbar was born out of necessity. When the couple couldn’t find a groomer for their dog, they stumbled across a self-wash facility — and quickly realized the potential for a better grooming experience. They leaned into their background in boutique fitness and hospitality to create something new: a clean, happy, community-focused pet spa where dogs feel welcome and pet parents feel like family.

With 32 units open across Texas, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina and South Carolina — and a scalable, membership-based model — petbar is now franchising with a clear runway for national growth.

A Premium, Playful Experience

While many grooming brands focus on clinical “health and wellness” messaging, petbar takes a different approach. The goal is to create a place dogs want to visit — a “Disney World for dogs,” as Dan puts it — where the energy is positive, the facilities are spotless, and the staff knows your pet by name.

A Scalable, Recurring Revenue Model

petbar offers both self-wash and full-service grooming, with monthly membership options that keep customers coming back. That built-in loyalty not only drives revenue, but also helps franchisees build lasting relationships in their communities.

A Brand That’s Still Growing

petbar is well-known in its home market of Dallas, but still gaining awareness nationwide — giving franchisees an opportunity to get in early, claim territory and grow with a brand that hasn’t yet saturated the market.

You don’t need grooming experience to succeed with petbar — just a love for dogs, a service-first mindset and the ability to lead a small team. Whether you’re a first-time business owner or a seasoned operator, petbar gives you the tools to build something meaningful and profitable in your community.

The total investment ranges from $256,700 to $585,950, depending on location and size. Smaller footprint options are also available to increase flexibility. The franchise team provides robust support with site selection, design, training, marketing and ongoing operations, and recommends budgeting $15,000–$25,000 for grand opening marketing to ensure a strong start.

Many petbar franchisees started out as customers — or pet parents themselves — who were drawn to the joyful energy of the brand. Others came from completely different industries, but were excited about a business that offers low stress, high repeat traffic and real community impact.

Franchisees love petbar’s balance of fun and professionalism, as well as its commitment to sustainable, smart growth. It’s not about expanding at all costs — it’s about building something special, for the long haul.

As Dan said, “We want to grow as far and as fast as possible, but responsibly. Growth can be bad too. We’ve seen franchises open too fast and fall apart. That’s not what we want. We’re building something special for our family and for everyone involved.”