Your clients ask for you by name. Make it your business.
Turn loyal clients into a business you own.
We're looking for skilled Bay Area groomers who want to go independent. We help the people we back get launched, fill their book, and handle the business side.
No fee to apply. About 5 to 8 minutes.
Where we're starting
Built for the Bay Area. Five counties first.
Every business in the first cohort launches in one of five counties. That is where we know the market, the licensing, and the neighborhoods, and where we can show up in person.
- Marin CountySan Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley
- San Francisco CountyThe city, all neighborhoods
- San Mateo CountyDaly City to Menlo Park
- Alameda CountyOakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward
- Contra Costa CountyWalnut Creek, Concord, Richmond
Live outside these counties? Apply anyway and tell us where. We expand based on where strong candidates are.
Why ownership
Why owning this business is worth it.
Clients follow the groomer
Pet owners are loyal to the person who handles their dog well. When you own the business, that loyalty shows up in your books, not the salon's.
Repeat appointments every few weeks
Grooming is naturally recurring. A full book of regulars is steady, predictable income.
Salon, mobile, or both
You can start mobile with lower overhead or open a small salon. Either way, the goal is a business that can eventually employ other groomers.
The honest part
What usually makes it hard
Most people who are excellent at this work never start a company. It is rarely the work that stops them. It is everything around it.
- Choosing between mobile and a salon lease, and financing either
- Setting up online booking, reminders, and no-show policies
- Building a full book of clients without paying for constant ads
- Pricing services and packages profitably
- Handling payments, tips, and bookkeeping
- Hiring and managing a second groomer or bather
What Framework does for a pet grooming business
You bring the skill and reputation. We help build everything around it.
If selected, we build a launch plan with you. It includes:
- Business setup
- Permits and insurance coordination
- Brand and website
- Client acquisition
- Online booking and reminders
- Phones and inquiry response
- Pricing and package design
- Payments and bookkeeping systems
- Vehicle or space planning
- Hiring and growth
The specifics depend on the business and on you. We work them out together, in writing, before anyone commits.
No fee to apply. About 5 to 8 minutes.
Apply nowWho we look for
Who is a strong candidate
We care more about your ability and ambition than whether you've started a business before.
- Significant professional grooming experience
- Calm, safe handling of a wide range of animals
- Strong relationships with existing clients
- Reliable and organized
- Genuine desire to own a business
Licensing and eligibility
California does not currently require a state license for pet groomers, but local business permits, animal handling rules, and insurance requirements apply and vary by city. Mobile grooming has additional vehicle and waste regulations. We can help coordinate the process, but you must meet all applicable requirements to operate.
Applicants must satisfy all applicable licensing, professional, and regulatory requirements for their field. Framework can help coordinate the process but does not grant, waive, or substitute for any license or credential.
- We put up to $25,000 into customer acquisition for each business we back.
- Framework also covers year-one setup and software costs where applicable, and works alongside you on systems, hiring, and growth.
- You own and control the company.
- There is no franchise fee and no ongoing royalty.
- If your business becomes more valuable, our 7% becomes more valuable too.
Some regulated professions, including law practices, require a different legal structure with similar economics. We review the exact terms with you, in writing, before anyone commits.
Your next chapter
Ever seriously thought about owning your own pet grooming business?
Tell us about your experience. If it looks like a fit, we'll set up a conversation. No fee, no commitment.
Let's build what's next, together.
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