GROOMBAR (formerly EarthWise Pet) Franchise Costs, Fees & FDD

Year Business Began: 2008

Franchising Since: 2008

Headquarters: Bellevue, Washington

Estimated Number of Units: 215

Franchise Description: NPM Franchising, LLC is the franchisor. The franchisor offers franchises under the principal GROOMBAR name to qualified individuals to own under one of the following franchise models: (1) Mobile Pet Grooming only; (2) Mobile Pet Grooming and Grooming Salon; (3) Mobile Pet Grooming and In-Store Salon with Co-Branded Pet Nutrition Center; and (4) in limited circumstances, Mobile Pet Grooming and In-Store Salon Addition within an existing retail business approved by the franchisor. Under models (3) and (4) the Pet Nutrition Center or retail component may operate under another of the franchisor’s designated brands, such as EarthWise Pet, Nature’s Pet, Healthy Spot or Bentley’s Pet Stuff. Franchise model #4 is available only to existing pet retailers approved by the franchisor and may be offered on a limited basis.

Training Overview: Franchisees (and their manager, if applicable) must complete the initial training program to the franchisor’s satisfaction. A significant portion of the initial training program is conducted remotely via webcast or other remote technology. For operators of Grooming Salons, In-Store Salons, or In-Store Salon Additions, a portion of the initial training program may be held in-person at a location the franchisor chooses. At the time of the opening of the franchise, the franchisor may provide additional training and support to assist franchisees to supervise the opening. At the franchisee’s option and upon not less than 35 days’ prior written notice to the franchisor, franchisees or their managers may receive additional training at the franchisor’s training center or at other agreed upon locations. The franchisor has held and may in the future hold periodic franchisee retreats. The attendance of franchisees and their managers will be optional or required, as the franchisor designates. The franchisor may deem it appropriate or necessary to provide additional training and supervision to franchisees and their managers at their franchise location. If so, franchisees will fully participate in and complete this additional training and supervision, including additional or revised training programs and processes that may be added to the operations manual in the future.

Territory Granted: Franchisees will operate their franchise from a single geographic territory approved by the franchisor. The franchisor will not operate or grant another franchisee the right to operate a GROOMBAR® mobile pet grooming business within the franchisee's territory The size of a franchise territory will encompass a population of approximately 150,000 people, although the actual population, size, and boundaries may vary based on various factors. The franchisor does not guarantee that the territory will contain any minimum number of households, customers, or businesses, or that it will be economically viable. Any protection applies only during the term of the Franchise Agreement and only while franchisees are not in default.

Obligations and Restrictions: The franchisor may require that franchisees, or one of their owners if a company or partnership, participate in the actual day-to-day operation of the franchise business. If franchisees hire a store manager, they must still supervise the franchise and visit the franchise premises as required in the operations manual. The franchisor requires that franchisees use, offer and sell only those products, goods and services that the franchisor approves in writing or are allowed within the parameters of the product quality guidelines that may be contained within the operations manual (or otherwise in writing). Franchisees must offer all products, goods and services that the franchisor designates as required by its franchisees.

Term of Agreement and Renewal: The length of the initial franchise term is 10 years. If they are in good standing, franchisees may renew for periods of 10 years under the terms of the then-current Franchise Agreement forms.

Financial Assistance: The franchisor does not provide direct or indirect financing to franchisees or assist in providing financing for them. The franchisor does not guarantee any notes or financial obligations franchisees may incur in setting up and operating their franchise.

Estimated Initial Investment
Mobile Pet Grooming Only

Name of Fee	Low	High
Initial Franchise Fee	$45,000	$45,000
Territory and Service Fee	$5,000	$5,000
Supplies	$300	$1,200
Computer Hardware and Software	$500	$1,750
Mobile Grooming Van and Conversion, and Vehicle Wrap	$15,000	$160,000
Lease for Mobile Grooming Van Parking – First 3 months	$0	$1,500
Travel and Living Expenses While Training	$500	$2,000
Initial Advertising	$1,000	$5,000
Licenses and Permits	$500	$2,000
Insurance (annual)	$6,000	$10,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$5,000	$12,000
ESTIMATED TOTAL	$78,300	$245,450

Mobile Pet Grooming and Grooming Salon

Name of Fee	Low	High
Initial Franchise Fee	$45,000	$45,000
Territory and Service Fee	$10,000	$10,000
Utilities Deposits and Payments	$1,000	$3,000
Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment	$45,000	$75,000
Computer Hardware, Customized POS Software, and Other Software	$2,000	$4,000
Mobile Grooming Computer Systems	$500	$1,750
Mobile Grooming Van and Conversion, and Vehicle Wrap	$15,000	$160,000
Lease for Mobile Grooming Van Parking – First 3 months	$0	$1,500
Security System	$1,000	$3,000
Construction, Design, and Tenant Improvements	$100,000	$300,000
Signage	$10,000	$20,000
Franchise Premises Rent (deposit and 3 months)	$8,000	$20,000
Initial Opening Inventory	$5,000	$20,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training	$1,000	$5,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$5,000	$10,000
Insurance – First 3 months	$500	$1,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$50,000	$75,000
ESTIMATED TOTAL	$299,000	$754,250

Mobile Pet Grooming and In-Store Salon plus Pet Nutrition Center

Name of Fee	Low	High
Initial Franchise Fee	$45,000	$45,000
Territory and Service Fee	$15,000	$15,000
Utilities Deposits and Payments	$1,000	$3,000
Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment	$85,000	$115,000
Computer Hardware, Customized POS Software, and Other Software	$3,000	$7,500
Mobile Grooming Computer Systems	$500	$1,750
Mobile Grooming Van and Conversion, and Vehicle Wrap	$15,000	$160,000
Lease for Mobile Grooming Van Parking – First 3 months	$0	$1,500
Security System	$1,000	$3,000
Construction, Design, and Tenant Improvements	$150,000	$400,000
Signage	$10,000	$23,000
Franchise Premises Rent (deposit and 3 months)	$20,000	$35,000
Initial Opening Inventory	$80,000	$100,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training	$1,000	$5,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$15,000	$20,000
Insurance – First 3 months	$500	$1,500
Additional Funds – 3 months	$70,000	$100,000
ESTIMATED TOTAL	$512,000	$1,036,250

Other Fees

Type of Fee	Amount
Weekly Royalty Fee	4% to 7% of gross revenue, depending on franchise model.
Weekly Marketing Contribution	2% of the gross revenue for the preceding week.
Fee for Unsatisfied Automatic Withdrawal	$75 for each unsatisfied attempt.
Grooming Scheduling Software	$140 per month per mobile grooming van; $205 per brick-and-mortar location.
Optional Marketing Software Fee	Currently estimated at $800 to $1,500 per month.
Point-of-sale Software (only applies to brick-and- mortar locations with Pet Nutrition Center)	$300 per location .
Late Payments	The greater of $50 or 5% of the amount due; plus 1.5 percent of amount due per month as a late payment penalty.
Revenue Passover (for Mobile Pet Grooming)	If the franchisee provides services in another franchisee's territory, 100% of all grooming fees and all convenience fees.
Audit	Cost of audit (currently estimated at $1,000 to $5,000) plus late payment charges on underpayment.
Additional Training and Assistance	Currently the lesser of $125 per hour per trainer or $750 per day.
Franchise Retreats	Franchisees will be required to pay their expenses as well as their employees' expenses in attending these programs.
Independent Laboratory Testing Costs	Actual cost of tests (unknown at this time).
Transfer Fee	$5,000 to $15,000 depending on franchise model.
Renewal Fee	Reimbursement of the franchisor’s out-of-pocket costs (currently estimated at $0 to $2,500).
Fee for Retraining Upon Renewal	Reimbursement of the franchisor’s out-of-pocket costs; currently estimated at $10,000.
Refurbishing Upon Renewal	The franchisee’s costs.
Assistance in Site Location	Reimbursement of the franchisor’s out-of-pocket costs (if applicable).
Liquidated Damages	The greater of (a) the average monthly royalty fees paid or payable by the franchisee during the 12 months immediately preceding termination, multiplied by the number of full or partial months remaining in the term, not to exceed 12 months; or (b) the equivalent of 12 months of the minimum royalty fees.
Interim Management Fees	15% of gross revenue plus the franchisor's actual costs and liability.
Minimum Purchases of Private Label Products (only applies to brick-and-mortar locations)	At least $1,000 per calendar quarter.

The above information has been compiled from the FDD of EarthWise Pet Supply. Year of FDD: 2026.
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