$49,900
Franchise Fee
Locations Available: : AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Status: Active
Posting ID: 290570
6/5/25
Details
Franchise Fee: $49,900
Total Investment: $375,000
Minimum Liquid Cash: $150,000
Net Worth: $250,000
Description
Wellness Focused, Membership Based Dog Franchise!
Scenthound is a new concept in dog care prioritizing basic hygiene and routine wellness. We break away from the traditional model by offering monthly subscription-based services every dog needs to stay clean, comfortable, and healthy.
At Scenthound, we are passionate about transforming how pet parents approach their dog’s wellness care. Basic hygiene should be a part of your dog’s routine care, just like taking care of yourself. By focusing on health-centric services, Scenthound is redefining the dog care experience and making it more accessible, affordable, and personalized.
We understand that technology has the power to enhance every aspect of our lives, including dog care. Our proprietary mobile app is the heart of our tech-driven approach. From wellness-based tracking to virtual vet access, this technology empowers us to prescribe personalized and curated solutions. With a dedicated team of knowledgeable professionals, a welcoming and modern atmosphere, and a data-driven approach, our goal is to provide every dog with the essential care they deserve.
Low Investment, Small Footprint
Untapped Market Space
Backed by Leading Investors and Advisors
Next-Level Support Team
Proven Business Model – Recession Resistant
Mission Driven
Can be owner operated or passively run
No “Pet Experience” required!
Candidate Buying Points
No other model concentrates on overall dog wellness.
Recurring Revenue membership model.
$136B U.S. Pet Industry continues to grow year after year.
Can be owner operated or semi absentee with a strong operating partner.
High Profit Potential – Strong Item 19.
Innovative data and technology.
Small retail footprint designed for high volume.
SBA approved.
Scenthound’s community-driven approach creates a strong customer base.
Limited real estate requirements (1,100-1,300 sq feet).
NO PET EXPERIENCE required.
Listed as one of the Top 200 Franchises by Franchise Business Review.
Ranked by Inc 5000 as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for 3 consecutive years.
10% discount for Veterans on first franchise fee
Top Competitive Advantages
The $136B U.S. Pet Industry has been deemed “recession proof” by virtually all of our nation’s most respected pundits. In fact, even during the Great Recession of 2008, the pet industry actually increased by almost 4%! Despite the current social and financial challenges being experienced nationwide, Scenthound continues to operate as an “essential service” with very little impact to our schedules… in fact, we have a waiting list at some of the scenters. This proves, conclusively, that people will willingly do whatever they need to do to keep their dogs happy and healthy even under the most trying of times.
Scenthound has virtually no competition in the marketplace… we are the only grooming franchise that focuses on wellness and operates under a membership model. This positions us as a “blue ocean strategy” where we are not clamouring for the same customers as everyone else.
Scenthound launched its franchising initiative in April 2019. As of Q1 2022, there were 157 total units in the system with 21 franchised and 6 corporate locations open and operating. As an emerging brand, we are not sold out in any market but Atlanta (some small pockets remain in Atlanta)… plenty of opportunity for multi-unit buyers in the suburbs of major metros nation-wide.
Important to note that while Scenthound is new to franchising, the founder has been a respected thought-leader and successful operator within the grooming industry since 2005. He continues to operate four successful corporate locations which have served as testing sites for what are now proprietary systems, processes, and best practices. This, along with a growing grooming and franchise-savvy corporate team is in place to support our growing franchise network.
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Cash flow
$40,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 291087 | Available | 6/5/25
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Total Investment
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Min Liquid Cash
$150,000
Net Worth
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Franchise Fee
$49,900
Total Investment
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Min Liquid Cash
$100,000
Net Worth
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Franchise Fee
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Cash flow
$215,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$411,750
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$549,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$75,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$3,540,000
Down
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$499,000
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
$699,000
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Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$570,000
Down
$224,500
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Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$360,000
Down
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Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$150,000
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$112,459
Cash flow
$152,870
Revenue
$984,019
Down
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Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$837,000
Down
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$795,000
Cash flow
$105,987
Revenue
$579,165
Down
$299,000
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Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$445,195
Revenue
$1,421,156
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$65,133
Revenue
$311,948
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$552,323
Down
$325,000
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Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$173,216
Revenue
$711,690
Down
$225,000
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Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$102,036
Revenue
$285,594
Down
$235,000
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Asking Price
$235,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$672,000
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
$660,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$208,055
Down
$45,000
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Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$65,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$225,000
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Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$303,177
Revenue
$1,503,976
Down
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Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$133,200
Revenue
$450,505
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$176,189
Revenue
$654,569
Down
$350,000
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Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$3,035
Revenue
$11,483
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$117,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
$245,000
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Asking Price
$245,000
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