Connor Groce, franchise expert who advises on franchise finance and multi-unit operations. They dissect a $2.1M mobile dog grooming business with 13 vans on Long Island. Short segments cover per-van revenue and capacity, franchisor-owned units versus support, route density and customer experience, employee churn risks, franchise fees and fleet CapEx, and sale/approval hurdles.
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Mobile Grooming Franchise Basics
Mobile grooming can be a high-margin, asset-light model with recurring clients and no storefront required.
The listing shows $2.1M revenue, 13 vans, $1M FF&E and positions itself as the franchisor's founding location with strong demand claims.
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Low Revenue Per Van Signal
Revenue per van here is about $161K annually, which is low compared with service route businesses that can hit $250K–$450K per vehicle.
In this episode, the hosts analyze a $2M revenue mobile dog grooming franchise on Long Island and debate whether strong margins and recurring revenue justify the premium price—especially after franchise fees and fleet CapEx.
Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/8-years-open-operating-and-profitable-franchisor-s-founding-location/2444631/
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This week, the hosts, and franchise expert Connor Groce break down an intriguing pet services deal: a mobile dog grooming franchise covering all of Long Island, New York. The business generates $2.1M in revenue with a stated $744K EBITDA and is asking $3.2M. It operates 13 fully outfitted grooming vans and serves Nassau and Suffolk counties—no storefront required. As the founding location of the franchise system, it also comes with brand credibility and operational systems built over eight years.
Key Highlights: - $2.1M revenue, $744K stated EBITDA, $3.2M asking price - 13 mobile grooming vans serving Long Island territory - Franchise royalty adjustment likely reduces true cash flow - Customer loyalty risk tied to individual groomers - SBA loan likely viable—but franchise approval and bank underwriting matter
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