Pampered Paws vs Hydro-Groom Mobile Pet Wash Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pampered Paws vs Hydro-Groom Mobile Pet Wash including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Pampered Paws Franchise
Hydro-Groom Mobile Pet Wash Franchise
Investment $96,550 - $182,050$67,000 - $76,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$29,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19791997
Year Franchised 20041998
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Pampered Paws Franchise
Hydro-Groom Mobile Pet Wash Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Pampered Paws Franchise
Hydro-Groom Mobile Pet Wash Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Pampered Paws Franchise
Hydro-Groom Mobile Pet Wash Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Pampered Paws Franchise
Hydro-Groom Mobile Pet Wash Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Pampered Paws

Pampered Paws Limited is one of the nation's largest Franchisors in the $50 billion-a-year haircare industry and is the fastest-growing salon brand in Canada and the United States. Established in 1979, Pampered Paws perfected a system for delivering value priced pet haircuts and Stylists Education Programs in the same environment. The company began franchising in 2004. Pampered Paws Locations are now in Toronto, Ontario and two in Toyko, Japan. They envision 114 markets across the US and Canada.

About Hydro-Groom Mobile Pet Wash

HydroGroom, Inc. is owned and operated by James (Jim) and Terresia Scoble. Jim designed and produced trolleys in Adelaide, South Australia for 25+ years prior to establishing Hydro Groom in the USA. His business "Conmurra Pet Supplies" was a major supplier at dog shows through out Australia. As well he operated a very successful retail storefront. "Conmurra" manufactured, sold and serviced hydrobaths, trolleys, and airline crates and distributed a wide range of pet supplies. In 1998 Jim and Terresia relocated and renamed their company "Hydro Groom, Inc." to Reidsville, NC. The Best in Show Trolley line has expanded to 7 models that meet the needs of toy and medium sized breeds as well as special orders for special request. The colors offered include hammered and vein finishes, exciting candy colors, shimmers and dazzling sparkled finishes. Hydro Groom also offers a variety of models and colors for the recirculated power bathing units know as hydrobaths and grooming tables in exciting colors. Hydrobaths are the fastest most effective and most economical bathing method system available to the pet industry.