Private Grooming Suites in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
Photos show a current Snout Studios suite and shared bathing area in Los Angeles. Sherman Oaks photos will be added closer to opening.
What you get in a Sherman Oaks suite.
You bring your tools and your clients. Members have 24/7 access, and the studio has an on-site parking lot, plus street parking for clients.
- Your private roomA closed, lockable suite you set up around your own grooming business and your own clients.
- Professional equipmentEvery groomer suite has a Waggz LED table and a high-velocity dryer, with shared ramp-access bathing tubs.
- Operating essentialsUtilities, water, WiFi, towel service, a client lobby and professional cleaning of shared areas are included.
- Your business stays yoursSet your own hours and prices, book your own clients and keep 100% of what you earn.
One weekly membership covers the space.
Sherman Oaks membership starts at $495/week, month-to-month, plus a one-time member initiation fee. It covers the private suite, grooming equipment, utilities, WiFi, towel service, lobby access and shared-area cleaning. Snout Studios never takes a percentage of your service revenue.
Built for Valley groomers going independent.
Illustrative estimates for comparison only. Not a guarantee of earnings. Results depend on your pricing, schedule, bookings, and local market.
- Commission groomers in Valley salons and chainsAt 50% commission on $1,800 a week of grooming, you hand over $900. A Sherman Oaks suite membership is $495 a week.
- Mobile groomers ready to park the vanGenerator repairs, water tanks and 101 traffic come out of every ticket. A suite is one fixed weekly fee of $495 with a client lobby.
- Home groomers who outgrew the garageRan out of room or hit a zoning wall? Move into a commercial address on Ventura Blvd for $495 a week, with no buildout.
- Corporate groomers with loyal clientsIf clients already ask for you by name, bring them to your own suite and keep 100% of what you earn.
What you keep in a suite.
A side-by-side look at one week of grooming: a 50% commission split versus a $495 weekly membership plus about $60 a week in supplies. Run your own numbers in the profit calculator.
| Weekly gross | 50% commission take-home | Snout suite take-home | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | $750 | $945 | +$195 |
| $2,000 | $1,000 | $1,445 | +$445 |
| $2,500 | $1,250 | $1,945 | +$695 |
Suite take-home = weekly gross minus the $495 membership and about $60 in supplies. A one-time member initiation fee is not included. Illustrative estimates for comparison only. Not a guarantee of earnings. Results depend on your pricing, schedule, bookings, and local market.
On Ventura Blvd, in the middle of the Valley.
Drive times are typical mid-morning estimates and vary with traffic.
- On Ventura, just east of Van Nuys Blvd14434 ½ Ventura Blvd is on Ventura Blvd between Van Nuys Blvd and Hazeltine Ave, just east of Van Nuys Blvd, about a mile east of the Sherman Oaks Galleria.
- Close to everyday Valley errandsWestfield Fashion Square and the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center are each about five minutes away.
- A short drive from across the ValleyStudio City, Encino, Van Nuys, Valley Village and Valley Glen are typically 5 to 15 minutes away mid-morning. Bel Air and Beverly Hills are over the hill on Beverly Glen or Coldwater Canyon.
- Easy freeway accessUS-101 at Van Nuys Blvd is about half a mile away, and the I-405 Ventura Blvd exit is about a mile and a half.
Founding members
Become a founding member at Snout Studios Sherman Oaks and we will paint your suite free, in any color you choose, so it looks like your business from day one.
Reserve a suiteTour, apply, move in.
- Tour a studio.
Until Sherman Oaks tours start in mid-December 2026, tours are held at Snout Studios Downtown LA, 1331 W 7th St, Unit A, Los Angeles, CA 90017. - Apply.
Share your grooming license or certificate, proof of insurance (or we point you to a program) and two references. The team reviews fit and suite options. - Move in.
Bring your tools and set up your suite, usually in under a week, then start booking your own clients.
Reserve a Sherman Oaks suite.
Tell us about your grooming business and what you would like to do next. The team will follow up about suite options, tours and opening timing. Submitting a request does not guarantee a suite.
Until Sherman Oaks tours start in mid-December 2026, tours are held at Snout Studios Downtown LA, 1331 W 7th St, Unit A, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Prefer to talk? Call (213) 259-9569.
Looking for a groomer in Sherman Oaks?
Independent groomers at Snout Studios Sherman Oaks book their own clients. From opening day, find them on our Sherman Oaks dog grooming page.
Sherman Oaks dog groomingSherman Oaks grooming suites: FAQ
How much does a grooming suite cost in Sherman Oaks?
Membership starts at $495 a week, flat, including the private suite, grooming equipment and utilities, plus a one-time member initiation fee. There is no commission, no percentage of sales and no buildout, and membership is month-to-month.
When does Snout Studios Sherman Oaks open?
Snout Studios Sherman Oaks opens in December 2026 at 14434 ½ Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Opening day is December 20, 2026. Until Sherman Oaks tours start in mid-December 2026, tours are held at Snout Studios Downtown LA, 1331 W 7th St, Unit A, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
What is included in a Sherman Oaks suite?
The standard Snout membership includes a private suite, a Waggz LED grooming table and high-velocity dryer, shared ramp-access bathing tubs, utilities, WiFi, towel service, lobby access and professional cleaning of shared areas. Sherman Oaks members also get 24/7 access, and the studio has an on-site parking lot, plus street parking for clients. You bring your hand tools, clippers and product.
Can I bring my clients from a chain or salon?
Your clients are yours. You book them in your own software, under your own business name. California law limits most employee non-compete agreements, but check your own agreement before you move. Our guide on taking clients with you when leaving a grooming salon covers the details.
Is there parking at the Sherman Oaks studio?
Yes. The Sherman Oaks studio has an on-site parking lot, plus street parking for clients.
Do I need insurance?
Yes. Members carry general liability with animal bailee (care, custody and control) coverage, with Snout Studios named as an additional insured on the policy. A solo groomer in a suite typically spends about $350 to $700 a year for that coverage; our dog groomer insurance guide explains the options.
Build your grooming business in Sherman Oaks.
Opening December 20, 2026 at 14434 ½ Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Phone: (213) 259-9569.