5 Tips for Running a Dog Grooming Franchise

Elliott Fudge, writer

Published at 15/12/2021, Updated on 04/05/2022 , Reading time: 5 min

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While running your own business can sometimes be challenging, there are also plenty of rewards to keep your motivations high. We’ve compiled 5 of the top tips that will help you on the way to running your own dog grooming franchise.

While it’s been a difficult and challenging time for many businesses, the dog and pet grooming sector is looking forward to a brighter future than ever before. Since 2005, this sector has been booming, nearly tripling in value from £2.9 million to £7.9 million in 2020 [Statista]. While it’s clear dogs certainly are a Brits best friend, it’s also becoming clearer by the day there is great demand for luxury pet groomers.

All this means that it’s a great time to join a dog grooming franchise. You’ll be running a dream business in a competitive and busy sector, but if you want to learn more about what your daily life will look like, there are plenty of resources for you here on Point Franchise. In this article though, we’ve compiled 5 important tips that you’ll need to make use of when it comes to running your own business, so read on for some expert insights.

Why start a dog grooming franchise

With such affection towards pets also comes the need to care for them. Indeed, over the last decade, spending on veterinary services in the UK rose tremendously, particularly in 2018 when veterinary and other pet care related services reached over five million British pounds - Statista

Dogs have always been extended members of the family, meaning that owners will go to every expense to ensure they’re cared for and pampered in exactly the way they deserve. As a dog grooming franchisee, you’ll be the friendly face owners turn to to do exactly this.

Millions of pounds are put into this sector every single year, and with this sum only getting larger, there are lots of reasons why now is the perfect time to start a pet grooming business. Besides being able to secure a profitable slice of this sector for yourself, you will also be able to look forward to:

Excellent job satisfaction
Affordable start-up costs
Dedicated training and development
The freedom to be your own boss
Access to a pre-existing and well-outlined customer base
The chance to work with dogs every day

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5 Tips for running a dog grooming franchise

If you’ve decided that you want to run your own business in the dog grooming industry and are looking for some tips on how best you can run a franchise business, here are 5 tips you should look to make use of.

1. Get qualified

To really gain the important trust of your customers, you should think about getting yourself some grooming qualifications. The overwhelming majority of dog grooming qualifications are certified by the City & Guilds organisation, so you can be certain that your qualifications are verified. You could choose to study:

Dog grooming level 3
Dog grooming diploma
Certificate in dog grooming
Dog grooming apprenticeship

It should be noted though that many franchises won’t require you to have this kind of experience and there’s every chance that your franchise may even fund your future qualifications.

2. Portfolio

Far more important though is having a portfolio of successful clients you’ve helped. Having qualifications is great, but when prospective customers can see just how good you are at your job, you’ll find yourself getting enquiries by the minute.

Professional portfolios are a fantastic way to highlight your successes as well as demonstrate your ability to grow. There's nothing quite like seeing how a professional has developed and embraced creativity to draw in a client - Forbes

3. Keep an eye on the competition

As always in business, you need to be constantly evolving to keep one step ahead of your competition. There are only so many ways you can groom a dog, so if your competitors can’t beat you on talent, they’ll likely try and do something else. Make sure you keep a keen eye on what your competitors upsell and how they try to market themselves. Then, make sure you respond accordingly.

4. Upskill where you can

The more services you can add to your business, the better. So take every opportunity you get to upskill both yourself and your staff. Modern business is a highly changeable and fast-moving area to work in, so be ready to find any advantage you possibly can. As a franchisee, you can look forward to the additional career development that your franchisor will be prepared to give you, so there’s only more reason to be optimistic about your future as a franchise business.

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5. Give it everything

When it all comes down to it, running a dog grooming franchise is a dream opportunity for many thousands of people. But having stepped up to the mark and made it your reality, you will be one of the few who has managed to start your very own dream business. Make sure that you give this opportunity everything you possibly can to make it a success.

Become your own boss with a dog grooming franchise

Running a dog grooming franchise can be challenging at times, but rest assured, the rewards are absolutely worth it. If you feel you still need some additional resources, Point Franchise has plenty more articles to help you decide what to do next. Whether you’re wondering how to choose the right franchise for you, how to start your own dog grooming franchise or how to make a career change with a pet grooming franchise, there is lots of useful information for your perusal.

Or, if you feel like your skills would be a better match elsewhere, check out the UK franchise directory for a complete list of franchising opportunities in other sectors.