Pet grooming suite memberships in St. Petersburg.
Snout Studios is coming to St. Petersburg — one of the most walkable, dog-loving cities on the Gulf, with year-round demand and no state income tax. Join the waitlist for a private suite.
What is Snout Studios in St. Petersburg?
Snout Studios is the first national brand of private pet grooming salon suites — fully equipped grooming rooms that independent groomers join as members. Snout Studios is coming to St. Petersburg, giving local groomers a private space to run their own business, keep 100% of their earnings, and set their own hours, without the cost of opening a salon from scratch.
Go independent in St. Petersburg — without opening a salon from scratch.
St. Petersburg is a waterfront, arts-driven city where dogs are everywhere — on the downtown waterfront, in the Grand Central District, and at dog parks across Pinellas. Snout Studios gives St. Pete groomers a private, fully equipped suite to serve that year-round demand and keep every dollar they earn.
St. Petersburg is one of the most walkable, dog-first cities on the Gulf Coast — dogs are everywhere along the downtown waterfront, through the Grand Central District, and at Pinellas County's dog parks. The warm climate drives year-round grooming demand, the arts-driven residents invest in their pets, and Florida's lack of a state income tax means more of every groom stays with you.
Why St. Petersburg is built for independent groomers
St. Petersburg pairs a ~$75K median household income with a dense, walkable, pet-loving population, year-round warm weather, and no state income tax.
Keep what you earn. Do the math.
At a corporate chain, 40–60% of every groom goes to the company. In your own Snout suite, you pay one flat weekly fee and keep the rest. Here's a typical week for a St. Petersburg groomer.
Illustrative example. Actual earnings depend on your pricing, schedule, and bookings.
What St. Petersburg pet parents actually pay for grooming
Grooming is priced by metro, and St. Petersburg is no exception. Here's what a typical full-service groom runs locally — the rates you set, and keep all of, in your own private Snout Studios suite.
| Service | Typical St. Petersburg price |
|---|---|
| Full groom · small dog | $55–$85 |
| Full groom · medium dog | $75–$120 |
| Full groom · large or doodle | $95–$165 |
| Premium / mobile-style groom | $110–$190+ |
| Average local grooming session | ~$78 |
Independent groomers in St. Petersburg keep 100% of these rates — your only fixed cost is one flat 450/week membership, with no commission taken on a single groom. At local pricing, a steady book of 5–6 dogs a day adds up fast.
The opportunity for groomers in St. Petersburg
St. Pete's walkable neighborhoods and dog-first culture create dense, year-round grooming demand — ideal for an independent who owns their local market.
- Year-round warm weather drives constant grooming demand.
- One of the most walkable, dog-friendly cities on the Gulf Coast.
- Affluent, arts-driven residents who invest in their pets.
- No state income tax keeps more of your earnings.
Keep 100% of your earnings
One flat weekly suite fee. We never take a cut of your service revenue.
Move in within a week
Suites come ready to work. Bring your tools and start booking clients in days.
No buildout, no 5-year commitment
Skip the $50K–$100K buildout and the personal-guarantee commitment. Flexible terms.
Snout Studios vs. your other options in St. Petersburg
Most St. Petersburg groomers are stuck choosing between a corporate chair and a six-figure buildout. There's a better way.
| Snout Studios suite | Corporate chain | Open your own salon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your earnings | Keep 100% | Keep 40–60% | 100% (after overhead) |
| Upfront cost | From 450/wk membership | None, but low pay | $50K–$100K+ |
| Your schedule | You set it | Assigned shifts | You set it |
| Your clients | Yours to keep | The company's | Yours to keep |
| Commitment | Month-to-month membership | N/A | 3–5 yr personal guarantee |
| Time to open | Under 1 week | — | 12–18 months |
Everything your St. Petersburg suite includes
One flat weekly rate. No hidden fees. Walk in and groom.
Private grooming suite
Your own enclosed, professional space — not a shared floor or a table behind a curtain.
Your dryer + shared tubs
A personal high-velocity Waggz dryer in every suite, plus shared professional bathing tubs with ramp access in every studio.
Utilities & WiFi included
Water, power, heating, cooling, and fast WiFi — all in one flat weekly rate.
Towel & cleaning service
We handle common areas, the lobby, and towel service so you can focus on dogs.
Your hours, your prices
Set your own schedule, choose your own clients, and keep 100% of what you charge.
Keyless 24/7 access
Come and go on your terms with secure keyless entry — early birds and night owls welcome.
“St. Pete is wall-to-wall dogs and walkable neighborhoods. My suite stayed booked from week one.”
Serving groomers across St. Petersburg
Wherever your clients come from, a Snout Studios suite puts you at the center of St. Petersburg’s dog community.
St. Petersburg grooming suite FAQs
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Claim a St. Petersburg suite.
St. Petersburg is on our expansion map. Join the waitlist for founding-member pricing.
- First access to suites before we open to the public
- Founding-member pricing locked in
- A private tour and 1-on-1 onboarding