Do it Yourself Dog Wash and Pet Supply Boutique

Description

Self-service dog wash and pet boutique for sale in Northern Frederick County, Maryland. The business opened in 2021 and has built a customer base of approximately 2,000 clients.

Business profile

• Operating since 2021
• Approximately 2,000 current clients
• Three self-service dog wash stations
• Retail pet products and accessories
• Shopping center location
• Customer parking available

The seller reports year-over-year customer growth since opening.

Dog wash setup

Each self-service wash station includes the equipment and supplies customers need to wash their dogs onsite.

• Professional-grade tubs
• Shampoo
• Towels
• Dryers
• Basic grooming accessories

Retail sales

The store also carries pet supplies and equipment, providing an additional source of revenue alongside the dog wash service.

Retail products can be sold to existing wash customers and other pet owners visiting the store.

Location

The business operates from a shopping center near the center of town in a growing residential area of Northern Frederick County.

The seller reports good visibility, convenient access and a customer base with strong interest in pet-related services.

Growth

• Add more retail pet products
• Increase local and digital marketing
• Introduce memberships or wash packages
• Add grooming-related services where permitted
• Develop partnerships with local pet businesses
• Increase customer retention and referral programs

Due diligence

Buyers should verify historical financials, active customer count, wash volume, retail sales, lease terms, equipment ownership and condition, utility costs, inventory, insurance and any prepaid customer packages before closing.

Any expansion into professional grooming or other animal-care services should also be reviewed for applicable Maryland and local licensing and operating requirements.