why BARK & MANE

the leading
mobile pet grooming business

interested
in starting a mobile pet
grooming business?

Bark & Mane leads the pack. Our mobile pet care business model has been honed over time to set franchisees up for long-term growth. With an approach that combines scalability, custom, eco-friendly grooming vans, certified groomers, constant innovation and operational excellence, Bark & Mane knows what it takes for franchisees to thrive. You don’t have to take our word for it — we rank on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list year after year as the #1 pet grooming franchise.

Learn what makes Bark & Mane unique.

new identity, same passion
for pets

Since our founding in 1996 as Aussie Pet Mobile, Bark & Mane has been delivering a higher standard of mobile pet care. Starting in Australia and coming to the United States in 1999, pets and pet families alike have come to trust our compassionate, convenient grooming services. Bark & Mane brings stress-free, one-on-one grooming services to the comfort of the clients’ doorstep, giving convenience to busy pet parents and keeping pets looking great and feeling their best while providing peace of mind. After all, our slogan says it all: Be Clean, Be Well & Be Loved™.

As we celebrate 30 years in business and step into a new chapter, our drive to become each pet’s well-being partner for life is as strong as ever.

our story

support to fuel mobile pet grooming business growth

Helping you grow your business is our top priority. As part of the Home Franchise Concepts family of brands, a leader in home services franchising, we’re able to give our franchisees resources and support that other mobile pet grooming businesses can’t match. From initial training to continuing education to innovative technologies, we provide the tools you need to build a successful and trusted business.

franchisees count on us for:

One week of initial franchise training
Continuing education opportunities, monthly webinars, and annual convention
Booking and customer relationship management (CRM) software
Business coaching and guidance
Groomer certification assistance
Access to the Bark & Mane franchisee network

how BARK & MANE is
different

Bark & Mane is one of the nation's largest certified mobile pet grooming businesses. Once you’ve hired your experienced groomers, we provide access to the American Kennel Club’s, AKC S.A.F.E. certification program—at no charge—and sponsor one of your groomers to earn the AKC’s Professional Grooming Credential, ensuring you bring top-tier safety and grooming standards to every appointment.  

We’ve also partnered with a virtual training school so you can have your team thoroughly trained —at a deep discount—in proper grooming techniques for specific breeds and coat types, so you can confidently run a high-quality business focusing on growth and leadership, and not performing the actual grooming yourself.

Our 100% cage-free, one-on-one pet grooming services are delivered in state-of-the-art grooming vans that are both pet- and eco-friendly. Each grooming van is custom-built for comfort and efficiency, featuring onboard water, climate control, and electricity powered by lithium-ion batteries—eliminating the need for outside connections, offering an environmentally friendly approach to mobile pet grooming.  

We’ve also built our franchise model to maximize your mobile pet grooming business investment. As a Bark & Mane franchise owner, you’ll benefit from protected territories, low inventory, and business systems geared toward scalability. We make it as simple as possible to grow as you go, and we provide dedicated business coaching to help you set – and reach! – measurable goals.

targeted marketing that expands
your reach

When you’re growing a business, getting the word out to new customers is essential. Rather than spending valuable time on cold calls, Bark & Mane helps franchise owners generate leads through full-service marketing support. Our approach includes:

email marketing

social media marketing

paid digital advertising

photo & video collateral

printed marketing collateral

Throughout the life of your franchise, your National Advertising Fund dollars will go toward nationwide campaigns that increase brand awareness and maintain loyalty. You’ll also be given access to a local marketing toolkit that leverages the expertise of both our home office team and preferred providers. As part of your toolkit, your franchise will receive a search-optimized website, which also serves as an online booking platform.

best-in-class franchise
training

New franchise owners receive 1-week of initial training at the Home Franchise Concepts Experience Center where you will learn the key strategic elements of launching, operating, and growing a thriving business, including: