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Buying Pet Grooming & Dog Wash: a buyer's guide

Typical price range

Service businesses are usually valued on SDE. Illustrative range: tens of thousands to several hundred thousand dollars.

Numbers on this page are illustrative only, not market data. Get a professional valuation.

What to verify during due diligence

• Booking and POS records
• Groomer staffing and retention
• Lease terms and plumbing condition
• Local licensing requirements
• Customer reviews

Red flags

• Revenue tied to one groomer who may leave
• Undocumented cash income
• Short lease

Financing options

• SBA 7(a) loans
• Seller financing
• Franchise-brand financing (if franchised)

Talk to a qualified broker, lender, accountant and attorney before buying. Sponsor listings for this category: coming soon.