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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hydro-Groom Mobile Pet Wash vs Zoomin Groomin including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $67,000 - $76,000 | $175,000 - $300,000 |
Franchise Fee | $29,000 | $31,500 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | 3% |
Year Founded | 1997 | 2010 |
Year Franchised | 1998 | 2010 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Our training and post opening support programs are best in class! You will learn about dog behavior, nutrition, grooming and related topics. You will also attend our classroom and hands-on training program, and our webinars so you can learn about the nuts and bolts of the pet industry. |
Support | - | Our turn-key management system does not end when you open your doors for business. When you become a Zoomin Groomin Franchise Owner, you become our most important asset! We are committed to providing you with the marketing, training, operations and systems support to make your dreams of financial freedom into a business reality |
Marketing | - | Zoomin Groomin proprietary marketing and operating systems include: State of the Art Advertising & Marketing Programs Award Winning Training Programs Franchisee Collaboration Best in Class Franchise Support Third Party Financing Product purchasing discounts (we make our money on top-line sales, no vendor kick-backs or commissions) Multiple Revenue Sources Private Label Product Line Public Relations Support Community Service Programs Centralized Appointment, Call Center, and Financial Accounting Services Growing Brand Recognition |
Operations | - | Our Philosophy: Our philosophy is simple. We care about pets. The entire Zoomin Groomin franchise system is designed with man’s best friend in mind. We make it easy for every pet owner to know that their pet is receiving the best and safest grooming services available �" bar none. Join a High-Demand Pet Industry Americans spend over US$50 billion a year on their pets. The demand for Zoomin Groomin pet grooming services is at its highest level ever (even in recessionary economic times), thanks in part to television reality programs featuring people and their pets as well as the demographics of our country’s aging population. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) National Pet Owners Survey: There are over 68 million dogs in the United States. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
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.