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Expected Costs of Startup for a Pet Grooming Franchise

Even if you go with the lowest cost pet grooming franchise, the cost of startup is not cheap. There are many things that go into this process and understanding what they are can help you to have a better understanding of what to expect.

 

The Franchise Fee is Not to be Confused With the Startup Cost

Many people simply look at this figure when they want to know how much the pet grooming franchise will cost. The fact of the matter is that this is just the cost to buy the franchise. This is not an all-inclusive cost. However, this is a one-time fee so you will not pay this fee again in the future (unless you buy a second pet grooming franchise).

 

There are several other fees that go into the business that will need to be addressed. The franchisor will have a breakdown of each of the costs, as it is different depending on the pet grooming franchise you decide upon. For instance with Splash and Dash your startup costs will include things such as training, the lease, insurance, supplies, equipment, and more. This even includes aspects such as the initial marketing for the grand opening of the store.pet grooming

 

How Much Should I Expect to Pay?

There are a few things you will need to keep in mind with this. First of all, it will be dependent on the concept you buy. For Splash and Dash the concepts are designed to accommodate communities of different sizes. Aside from that, it is important to realize that there is no set price on how much this could cost. This is because the costs will vary depending on various factors.

 

The franchisor will provide you with a low and high cost for the concept you go with for your pet grooming franchise. You should always plan for the higher cost, especially if you are in an area where you known insurance and lease payments will be higher. By doing it this way you will be prepared for the highest cost, which can eliminate some of the stress that comes with opening a pet grooming franchise.

 

While the cost for a startup is not cheap, you will find that a pet grooming franchise with Splash and Dash will cost less to start up than many other franchise options out there, both ones in the pet industry and those in other industries as well.