Petbar Franchise

For a growing number of Americans, dogs aren’t just pets — they’re family. They sleep in the bed, have birthday parties and get pampered with premium food and services. In many households, dogs are the “starter kids” for couples and young professionals. That shift in mindset is driving real changes in consumer behavior — and creating huge opportunity in the booming pet care space.

Pet grooming, once an afterthought, has become a consistent, high-value service. The United States pet grooming market is now worth over $2 billion, with the global market topping $6.89 billion — and both are growing year over year.

That’s the world petbar is built for.

Petbar concept

A Better Grooming Experience, Designed With Dogs in Mind

Founded in Dallas by husband-and-wife team Dan and Ashley O’Loughlin, petbar isn’t just another grooming shop. It’s a boutique experience designed to be transparent, joyful and refreshingly easy. No back rooms. No all-day drop-offs. Just a bright, open layout with stainless steel tubs and a team of friendly professionals who love dogs.

“We are striving to be the Happiest Dog Grooming Place on Earth,” Ashley said. “We want it to be fun for dogs and fun for people.”

Customers can choose between full-service grooming or self-wash stations stocked with shampoo, fresh towels, dryers and treats. There’s even a party room in the back where dogs can hang out before appointments.

“Think of our locations as ‘Disney World for dogs,’” Dan said. “That’s what excites us, and that’s what we try to emulate.”

Growth strategy

Growing Where the Dogs Are

Petbar has already grown to more than 30 locations, with plans to double that footprint in the near future. The brand is currently operating in major markets across Texas, Florida and Arizona — including Dallas, Houston, Fort Lauderdale and Phoenix — and is actively targeting additional metropolitan areas with a high density of dog-loving households.

“We want to grow as far and as fast as possible, but responsibly,” Dan said. “We’ve seen franchises open too quickly, especially here in Dallas. They’re everywhere, and then they’re gone. That’s not what we want. We’re building something for the long haul.”

Business model

A Distinctive Model in a Crowded Space

The pet grooming segment may be growing fast, but few brands are doing it quite like petbar.

For starters, petbar gives customers the option to bathe their own dogs — a feature that’s rare in the professional grooming world. It also keeps grooming areas completely visible and welcoming, so customers never feel shut out of the process.

Behind the scenes, the business model is built for efficiency, which gives franchisees flexibility and keeps operations lean. Add in recurring revenue through memberships, low inventory and limited staffing needs, and the economics become compelling.

“We currently have two membership options,” Ashley said. “One is one professional bath per month plus unlimited self-wash. The other is three baths a month, plus retail discounts and a discount on grooming.”

Built for Franchisees Who Care

Petbar offers comprehensive support, from site selection and onboarding to hands-on training and marketing assistance. The corporate team is on site for each store’s opening and stays in close contact through milestone-based visits.

“It’s a crawl-walk-run process,” Ashley said. “We’re very involved.”

The investment ranges from $256,700 to $585,950, depending on size and build-out needs. To support growth in urban or high-rent areas, the brand is exploring smaller-footprint models that preserve the experience without the space requirements.

Franchisees come from a wide range of backgrounds — corporate, fitness, massage, hospitality — and many are husband-and-wife teams like the O’Loughlins. But there’s one non-negotiable trait: You have to love dogs.

“We’re all about the dog,” Dan said. “Of course, we care about the human too, but the dog is our true customer.”

Market demand

Why Now?

With nearly 60 million U.S. households owning at least one dog and pet care spending continuing to climb, the demand for high-quality grooming services shows no sign of slowing down. As more people humanize their pets, services like grooming are no longer occasional luxuries — they’re essential.

“We weren’t even sure about franchising at first,” Dan said. “But we decided to put real investment behind it, and that’s when it took off.”

Now, with a proven concept, a passionate customer base and a business model designed to scale, petbar is ready to bring its dog-first approach to new markets — and new franchise owners — across the country.