Off-market opportunity: 4-location dog grooming chain in Seattle

There’s a 4-location dog grooming business in the Seattle area generating $3M in annual revenue that just hit our radar.

It’s not listed anywhere, and the owner isn’t actively shopping it around.

But at the right price, he’s open to conversations.

The deal overview

This is a 21-year-old brand with four locations across Seattle:

• Two full-service grooming locations

• One boarding facility

• One specialty location focused on show dogs

The current owner (Jose) acquired it in 2023 through his quasi-PE firm and has been scaling aggressively.

Each location has its own manager in place, and they’re exploring mobile grooming services as the next growth lever.

The numbers

Revenue: $3M annually across all four locations

Margins: 18%

Growth: Double-digit increases every quarter

Structure: Manager-run operations at each location

The owner is an LP in a PE firm, so he understands creative deal structures and would likely be flexible on financing for the right buyer.

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Why this deal stands out

Most grooming businesses you’ll find listed online are single-location operations doing $200K-$500K annually.

This is a proven, scalable platform with established systems, experienced management, and consistent growth momentum.

Plus, it’s in pet services - one of the most recession-resistant industries you can buy into.

(Americans spend more on pets than ever, regardless of the economy.)

And the real advantage here is that you’re not competing with 50 other buyers on BizBuySell.

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