Earthwise Pet and GroomBar
NPM Franchising, LLC offers franchises for EarthWise Pet stores providing natural pet food, supplies, in-store grooming, and self-wash services, as well as GroomBar stores focused on pet grooming and self-wash services, with an optional mobile grooming add-on. Their business model licenses trademarks, proprietary systems, training, operational standards, and ongoing support to franchisees operating in specified territories. They target pet owners seeking holistic, natural products and upscale pet care services in a well-developed market competing with chains like Petco and PetSmart.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty + 1.5% ad fund + $500/mo software
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 111 EarthWise Pet franchisee-owned stores that met criteria (open for at least 12 months as of September 30, 2024, open all months during that fiscal year, and reported sufficient information) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.
* The document provides historical financial performance representations for EarthWise Pet franchisee-owned stores, broken down by sales categories (Retail Sales, Grooming/Bathing Sales, Self-Wash Sales). It explicitly states that 'Some stores have sales in two or more of the three sales categories and therefore are included in multiple representations,' and the 'Total Stores' count for each category differs (e.g., Retail Sales for 111 stores, Grooming/Bathing Sales for 67 stores, Self-Wash Sales for 54 stores). Due to this overlapping nature and differing sample sizes per category, a reliable overall average gross revenue per franchise unit, combining all revenue streams, cannot be accurately calculated from the provided historical data. Therefore, average gross revenue, median gross revenue, and revenue quartiles for total gross revenue per unit are set to null. The document also includes pro forma (projected) financial performance for single units, but these are not used for extracting historical average performance metrics across a sample of stores. No historical gross profit, net income, net profit, or EBITDA figures are provided for the sample of franchised units.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Earthwise Pet and GroomBar Compares to Other Pet Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Pet Services
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Earthwise Pet and GroomBar Current | $288K - $596K | $40K | 5.0% | 108 |
| PSP | $541K - $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| DOG TRAINING ELITE | $174K - $203K | $110K | 8.0% | 395 |
| POOP 911 | $4K - $26K | N/A | 25.0% | 254 |
| WOOF GANG BAKERY | $184K - $507K | $50K | 7.0% | 236 |
| CAMP BOW WOW | $944K - $1.2M | $50K | 7.0% | 223 |
Pet Services Average 44 franchises | $341K - $688K | $54K | 7.7% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Pet Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+18 more states
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Earthwise Pet and GroomBar franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Earthwise Pet and GroomBar franchise ranges from $288,000 to $595,500. This includes a franchise fee of $39,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
How many Earthwise Pet and GroomBar franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Earthwise Pet and GroomBar has 108 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2008.
Is Earthwise Pet and GroomBar a good franchise to buy?
Earthwise Pet and GroomBar shows several positive indicators: established brand with 108+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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