DapperTails Mobile Pet Grooming - Franchise
DapperTail redefines pet grooming with luxury, convenience, and care—offering a modern mobile grooming experience that pets and owners love. With a tech-driven model, low overhead, and high customer retention, franchisees enjoy strong support and recurring revenue in a booming pet industry. Join DapperTail to deliver premium service on wheels and build a business that’s as stylish and reliable as the pets you serve.
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
| Liquid Capital: | $50,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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| Net Worth: | $500,000 What does Net Worth mean? |
| Franchise Fee: | $50,000 What does Franchise Fee mean? |
| Total Investment: | $103,000 - $242,000 What does Total Investment mean? |
| Royalty Fee: | 7% |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
| Training: | Available |
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| Veteran Discount: | $5,000 discount off the franchise fee |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
| Year Founded: | 2017 |
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| Franchising Since: | 2025 |
What Does a DapperTails Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $50,000 in liquid capital to invest and a minimum net worth of $500,000. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $103,000 - $242,000. DapperTails Mobile Pet Grooming charges a franchise fee of $50,000. They also offer a discount for veterans ($5,000 discount off the franchise fee). *
About DapperTail Mobile Pet Grooming
DapperTail Mobile Pet Grooming offers a unique opportunity to join a business that combines a love for animals with a modern, service-based model. As a DapperTail franchisee, you’ll bring high-quality, stress-free grooming directly to customers' homes while building a scalable and rewarding business in your community.
Our franchise model is designed for simplicity, efficiency, and strong customer loyalty. Pet owners appreciate the convenience, professionalism, and care that define the DapperTail experience. With the growing demand for mobile pet services, franchisees are positioned to meet a real and rising need in their local markets.
Our Franchise Model at a Glance
- Mobile, home-based business with low overhead
- Exclusive territory with room to grow
- Modern branding and marketing support
- Scalable, service-based business
- Proven systems for recruiting, training, and retaining groomers
- Scheduling tools and operational systems that simplify logistics
Why Choose DapperTail?
At DapperTail, we prioritize both the well-being of pets and the satisfaction of pet owners. Our mobile grooming units are designed to provide a calm, one-on-one grooming experience in a clean and safe environment. This approach minimizes stress for pets and maximizes convenience for owners.
As a franchisee, you'll benefit from a scalable, home-based business model with high demand and low overhead. Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or looking to enter the pet services industry for the first time, DapperTail offers a proven system to help you succeed.
What Makes the DapperTail Franchise Different?
- Turnkey Business Model: Our mobile units are fully equipped and professionally designed to provide top-tier grooming services from day one.
- Comprehensive Training: Franchisees and their groomers are trained in customer service, operations, and grooming standards—even if they have no prior experience in pet care.
- Recurring Revenue: With regular clients on a recurring schedule, franchisees benefit from consistent revenue and strong customer retention.
- Flexible Ownership: Whether you want to be hands-on or focus on growing a team, the business model supports both active and semi-absentee ownership.
Who We're Looking For
DapperTail is seeking franchise owners who are passionate about animals, committed to delivering excellent service, and eager to build a community-focused business. Prior grooming experience is not required, thanks to our comprehensive training and support systems. Ideal candidates include pet lovers, entrepreneurs, and individuals looking to lead and grow a team of professional groomers.
Franchisee Qualities:
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Customer service oriented
- Comfortable managing operations and logistics
- Ability to recruit and lead a local grooming team
- Willingness to follow a proven system and brand standards
Support and Training
Franchisees receive comprehensive support starting from launch and continuing through every stage of growth. The DapperTail team provides assistance with training, marketing, scheduling, and operations to ensure long-term success. Our goal is to help franchisees focus on growth while delivering the highest standard of grooming services.
At DapperTail, we believe that the success of our franchisees starts with a strong foundation. That’s why we offer a comprehensive training and support program designed to prepare owners for every aspect of operating a mobile pet grooming business. Whether you're new to franchising or entering the pet services industry for the first time, our systems are built to guide you from launch through long-term growth.
- Initial Training:
Before opening, franchisees participate in an extensive onboarding process that includes both classroom and hands-on learning. Training covers essential topics such as business operations, team management, customer service, scheduling and routing, marketing, and an introduction to pet grooming standards. While franchisees aren’t required to groom pets themselves, this knowledge ensures they can confidently lead a team and uphold the DapperTail brand experience. - Operational Support:
Once the business is up and running, ongoing operational support is available to assist with day-to-day questions and challenges. Our experienced support team provides guidance on systems, tools, and best practices that help franchisees run efficiently and deliver consistent service to their clients. Whether it’s navigating logistics or managing customer expectations, help is always available when you need it. - Marketing and Lead Generation:
DapperTail offers marketing support to help franchisees attract and retain a loyal customer base. From local marketing strategies to digital advertising and social media, we provide resources that help build brand awareness in your territory. We also assist with promotional campaigns and materials that align with national branding standards. - Scheduling and Technology Tools:
Franchisees have access to user-friendly scheduling and routing tools that streamline operations and maximize efficiency. These systems are designed to minimize downtime, optimize daily routes, and ensure repeat customers receive timely, reliable service. With our technology platform, managing appointments, customer communication, and business performance is simplified. - Ongoing Development:
Training doesn’t end after launch. DapperTail continues to provide educational opportunities, system updates, and business development resources to help franchisees grow. Regular check-ins, webinars, and access to a network of fellow owners allow for collaboration, learning, and continued improvement.
With a strong support system behind you, DapperTail makes it possible to confidently build a thriving mobile pet grooming business in your local community.
Meet Our Groomers
DapperTail's professional groomers are the heart of our business. Each groomer undergoes thorough training and is selected for their compassion, skill, and commitment to pet safety. We maintain a culture of continuous learning, offering career growth and development opportunities to retain top talent within the industry.
Groomer Highlights
- Certified and trained to DapperTail standards
- Focused on gentle, stress-free pet handling
- Equipped to provide services directly at customers’ homes
- Dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality grooming
Our Vision for the Future
DapperTail is on a mission to expand across the country while maintaining our core values of safety, convenience, and quality. We envision a future where every pet owner has access to stress-free grooming and where franchise owners are empowered to grow profitable, community-based businesses.
As we continue to grow, we’re investing in new technologies, enhancing our franchisee support systems, and building a strong network of like-minded entrepreneurs who share our passion for pet care.
Build a Business That Makes a Difference
At DapperTail, we believe that pets are family. Our franchisees play an important role in their communities by delivering compassionate, professional care that pet owners trust. It’s more than a business—it’s a way to create meaningful connections while building a lifestyle that aligns with your values.
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Availability
DapperTails Mobile Pet Grooming is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Interested parties should have at least $50,000 in liquid capital to invest.