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Hydrodog

High interest rates, costly store renovations, and rising commercial rents have made traditional retail storefronts a risky investment. Hydrodog removes those liabilities entirely. Operating since 1994 and rebuilt from the ground up in 2026, we replace physical store debt with an agile, high-margin fleet that goes directly to the customer’s driveway. By giving one dog complete, one-on-one attention with zero crate time, we deliver a calm pet back to their family. That low-stress experience turns first-time clients into automatic repeat appointments every four to six weeks. This premium service commands an average ticket over $160—outperforming standard grooming salons by about 50%. Your growth path is controlled and numbers-based: when a van reaches 75% calendar capacity, you deploy the next unit. Because you have no retail leases or general contractor delays, your fixed overhead stays low while your route network scales. Your entire operation runs on Hydr.OS, our single software platform that gives you access to bookings, route mapping, pet records, daily financial tracking, online training and more.. This turnkey setup allows owners to start operating in weeks instead of waiting months for real estate permits. Initial investment begins at $64,050, third-party financing is welcomed, and military veterans receive a 15% discount on the franchise fee. Every owner secures an exclusive, data-mapped territory of up to 100,000 residents before signing. Anchored by three core operating habits—be kind, show up, and follow through—Hydrodog provides the playbook to build a high-retention service fleet without commercial property risk.
$64,050 - $285,450

Investment range

$ 459,197.50

Multi-unit Franchisee

Hydrodog
$ 150,000

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Key Stats

Hydrodog

Founder

N/A

Home Office Location

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Company Founded

1994

Began Franchising

2018

Industry

Mobile Pet Grooming/Pet Wellness

Industry Size

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Veteran Discount

N/A

Group Health Insurance

N/A

Company Units Open

2

Franchise Units Awarded All Time

22

Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months

2

Franchise Units Open

22

Number of franchisees

21

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