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Buy a DapperTails Franchise

DapperTails is a mobile pet grooming franchise that brings full-service grooming to pets at their owners’ homes using custom-outfitted vans. Founded in 2017, the founder-led brand grew from a single van into one of the largest operator-led mobile-grooming companies in the US, running 20 company-owned vans across five states before it began franchising.

The model is built around an owner-run rather than groomer-run structure: franchisees manage routes, staff and local marketing rather than performing the grooming themselves. Each van is a self-contained salon with climate control, quiet power systems, stainless steel tubs and adjustable grooming tables, and franchisees operate within an exclusive, protected territory with multi-unit expansion available.

Operations run on proprietary scheduling and customer-management software, backed by a national network of more than 4,000 professional groomers that the franchisor draws on to help owners hire. The brand sits in the premium, convenience-driven end of pet care, with a customer-facing booking app, live groomer tracking and an optional call-centre service.

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Why buy a DapperTails Franchise?

Buying a DapperTails franchise gives access to a mobile, route-based model at the premium end of a resilient pet-care category. The owner-run structure means franchisees build and manage teams and routes rather than groom hands-on, and the home-based, van-led format avoids the rent and buildout of a fixed salon. Exclusive protected territories and multi-unit agreements give owners room to scale.

The franchisor’s network of 4,000+ professional groomers directly addresses the hardest part of the business: finding and keeping skilled groomers. Owners also gain a CRM and scheduling platform, the Zors franchise app, a branded customer booking app, an optional call centre, and a vet-telehealth partnership that lets units offer virtual vet consultations alongside grooming.

DapperTails Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2017

    • Franchising Since

      2025

    • New Startup Cost

      $103,500 – $242,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $50,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      50%

      of then-current Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      7%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      Up to 2%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      33

    • New Units Opened *

      7

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

DapperTails – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training covers grooming services, customer relations, scheduling and business operations, with lead groomers attending an in-person, week-long program at the New York City headquarters; the franchisor cites 40-60+ hours of training overall. Owners receive a founder-built operations manual, ongoing webinars, field support from dedicated franchise specialists, route-planning and recruiting help through the 4,000+ groomer network, plus the Zors app, CRM and customer booking platform. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and Zors/CRM access carry over to new ownership and whether existing groomers stay on.

  2. Ideal Owner

    DapperTails suits a hands-on local operator who wants to build and manage a team rather than groom personally. The model rewards owners who are organised with scheduling and routes, comfortable hiring and retaining staff, and confident with customer relationships and local networking. No grooming experience is required, though the franchisor offers fee incentives to experienced groomers, veterans and frontline workers. A community-minded, business-focused temperament fits better than someone seeking a passive investment.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    DapperTails is a newer franchise system without an established record of national franchise awards. Its recognition rests on an eight-year operating track record, growth into one of the larger operator-led mobile-grooming networks in the US, and notable territory expansion including an 18-territory Long Island acquisition that signals operator confidence. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reputation, online reviews and referral sources.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US pet grooming services market was about $2.06 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 6.7% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research). Demand is driven by pet humanisation and convenience-led spending, with the AVMA's 2024 figures showing 45.5% of US households owning a dog and 32.1% owning a cat. Mobile grooming captures the premium, recurring end of this market. For resale buyers, local route density and repeat-client habits matter more than national totals.

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