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Pet ServicesLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 85/100

EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR.

Based on 2025 FDD · 3 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
55
C
Moderate Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
D
51/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $288K – $863K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$288K – $863K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
18.8%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $40K franchise fee · 5.0% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$288K – $863K
MinMid: $576KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty Rate
5%
Ad Fund Rate
1.5%
Total Burden
5.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
123
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
18.8%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 18.75%
HIGH ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR vs. Pet Services Average

MetricEarthWise Pet / GROOMBARPet Services Avg
SBA Default Rate18.8%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 15.5%
Total Investment$576K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2017-2026). 48 loans across 24 states.

Default Rate
18.8%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
48
24 states
Total Loan Volume
$20.1M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$418K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
10
Paid in Full (21%)
32
Currently Active
3
Charged Off (2.4% by $)
$484K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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5 data-driven questions every EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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