Snout Studios operates as a pet grooming suite concept where professional groomers can lease fully-equipped private studios to run their own businesses under one roof. Similar to Sola Salons in the beauty industry, our model empowers pet grooming professionals to be their own boss while providing the infrastructure, technology, and support they need to succeed. Groomers keep 100% of their profits while benefiting from shared resources and a premium facility.

No, Snout Studios welcomes a variety of pet service professionals. While groomers typically make up the majority of our suite tenants, our facilities are designed to accommodate pet photographers, trainers, animal chiropractors, massage therapists, pet stylists, and other specialized pet service providers. This diversity creates a comprehensive pet care destination that drives additional foot traffic and cross-referrals among professionals.

Snout Studios represents innovation in franchising through our studio rental model applied to the rapidly growing pet grooming industry. Unlike traditional pet franchises that typically require operators to manage staff groomers, our system leverages the independent contractor model to create a turnkey investment opportunity with simplified operations and multiple revenue streams.

DescripWhile we're still finalizing our franchise disclosure documents. The initial investment will include franchise fee, buildout, equipment, initial marketing, and working capital. This investment creates a facility with multiple grooming suites generating recurring revenue.

No. While experience in the pet industry can be valuable, it's not required. As a franchise owner, you're providing the facility and business infrastructure for independent pet groomers rather than performing grooming services yourself. Our comprehensive training program teaches you how to effectively market to and recruit talented groomers, manage the facility, and optimize profitability.

Franchisees generate revenue primarily through weekly or monthly suite rentals to professional pet groomers. Additional revenue streams include retail sales of premium pet products, commission on various services, and technology fees for our proprietary booking and client management platform. This multi-revenue approach creates stable income while requiring minimal staff to operate.

Franchisees receive continuous support including groomer recruitment strategies, marketing assistance, operational guidance, technology updates, business coaching, and access to our proprietary management platform. Our franchise support team includes experts in pet industry operations, groomer relations, business development, and facility management.

A standard Snout Studios location houses between 10-20 private grooming suites, depending on the market and square footage of the facility. Each suite is fully equipped with professional-grade grooming equipment, water systems, and proprietary technology integration.

Ideal locations range from 2,000-2,600 square feet in high-visibility retail centers with good parking access and strong demographics for pet ownership. Our real estate team assists franchisees with site selection, lease negotiation, and buildout management.

We plan to pre-lease suites while you’re under construction.

The pet services industry has shown consistent growth and resilience even during economic downturns. The Snout Studios model combines this strong industry with the proven suite rental concept, creating an investment opportunity with multiple revenue streams and simplified operations. Like any investment, returns vary based on location, management, and market conditions. Our existing locations demonstrate strong unit economics with revenue generated from multiple streams while requiring minimal staffing compared to traditional pet service businesses.

The Snout Studios model requires minimal staffing compared to traditional pet service businesses. Typically, a location is managed by the owner or a single manager who handles tenant relations, facility maintenance, and day-to-day operations. Larger locations might add a part-time assistant manager or front desk associate during peak hours. This lean staffing model contributes to the attractive unit economics of our franchise.

We provide comprehensive recruitment systems including marketing templates, screening procedures, and lease agreement frameworks. Our corporate team offers ongoing support for tenant acquisition and retention, hosting virtual information sessions for prospective tenants, and providing best practices for maintaining high occupancy rates. Additionally, we've developed relationships with grooming schools and professional pet service organizations to create a pipeline of qualified professionals.

The pet services industry has demonstrated remarkable growth and resilience. According to industry reports, pet ownership and spending on pet services have consistently increased year over year, with particular acceleration following the pandemic. Pet grooming and specialized services have shown particular strength, with pet owners increasingly treating their pets as family members deserving of premium care services.

Our most successful locations are in middle to upper-income suburban areas with high pet ownership rates. Ideal locations include retail centers with complementary businesses such as premium pet food stores, veterinary clinics, or pet supply retailers. High visibility, easy access, and ample parking are important factors in site selection, and our real estate team assists franchisees in identifying optimal locations in their territories.