Dappertails Mobile
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Luxury Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise
Bring professional, full-service grooming directly to clients' doorsteps with a scalable, low-overhead business model.
Brand overview
DapperTails Mobile Pet Grooming delivers luxury grooming services straight to customers' homes in state-of-the-art grooming vans. Founded by Chris and Emily Elias after years of building their own successful mobile grooming operation, the brand combines real-world grooming expertise with proven operational systems. The franchise model is designed for owner-operators who want to manage a mobile service business without performing grooming themselves, with built-in technology, recruitment support, and founder-level guidance every step of the way.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Dappertails Mobile
DapperTails was built by actual groomers with real operating experience, not a distant corporation. There are no per-van franchise fees, so owners can scale within their territory without added franchise costs. Royalties are zero until the business begins generating revenue. Territories are protected and data-backed with no internal franchise overlap. The brand handles lead groomer recruitment through a private network, so owners don't start from scratch on hiring. An Item 19 Financial Performance Representation is included in the FDD, reflecting proven field results. With no brick-and-mortar costs, the business is entirely mobile.
Investment Requirements
Total investment
$103,500–$242,000
Cash Required
$100,000
Franchise fee
$50,000
Royalty fee
7% of gross revenue, zero royalties until revenue is generated
Ad fund %
2%
Total units
33
Financing available
None — we do not offer direct or indirect financing.
Real estate required
No
Growth Trends
Training & support
DapperTails helps owners recruit their first lead groomer using a private network built over many years, with owners participating in the process and making the final hire. Hands-on, in-van training covers service standards, client experience, safety, scheduling, and day-to-day operations. Ongoing Forever Support is delivered directly by the founders and operators who have driven vans, hired groomers, and built the business themselves. An optional in-house Client Care Center provides U.S.-based staff for call answering, booking, voicemail follow-up, texts, confirmations, review requests, and reactivation support.
Ideal candidate
You do not need grooming experience to succeed with DapperTails. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial operator who wants a mobile service business and values practical, founder-level support over a corporate structure. Owners manage the business and groomers rather than performing grooming themselves, so strong leadership, organizational skills, and a desire to scale within a protected territory are key.
DapperTails offers a proven path into the growing mobile pet grooming industry with founder-level support, no per-van fees, and a model built on real operating experience. If you are ready to explore this opportunity, request more information today to receive the franchise disclosure document and start the conversation.