Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique franchise
2023 filing · April 13, 2023Fewer locationsShares sales figures
Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique at a glance
A dog grooming and bathing salon with a boutique selling pet food, treats and supplies. At the end of 2022 there were 13 Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Franchisor
- SD Franchise Holdings, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2014
- 9 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Typical size
- 1,000–1,300 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $264K–$471K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 8%
- 8% of adjusted gross sales, paid weekly
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2022
- 13
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 13
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- −1
- Franchised locations, 2020–2022
- States
- 10
- Most in California, New York and North Carolina
From SD Franchise Holdings, Inc’s 2023 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $367,600 | Costs more than 51% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $60,000 | Higher than 88% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 8% | Higher than 85% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 13 | Fewer than 57% of franchises |
How much a Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique franchise costs
Opening one Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique costs an estimated $264,200 to $471,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($75,000 to $150,000) and initial franchise fee ($60,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $60,000 | ||
| Security deposits, utility deposits, business licenses, and other prepaid expenses | $250 | $1,500 | |
| Rent (one month) | $3,000 | $4,500 | |
| Lease security deposit | $3,000 | $9,000 | |
| Leasehold improvements | $75,000 | $150,000 | |
| Architectural | $3,000 | $15,000 | |
| Construction Project Management | $18,500 | ||
| Furniture, fixtures, and equipment | $22,000 | $50,000 | |
| Grooming equipment and supplies | $18,000 | $50,000 | |
| Computer, point-of-sale, and status display systems | $5,500 | $8,000 | |
| Video camera system | $2,500 | $4,500 | |
| Office expenses | $350 | $1,000 | |
| Insurance (6 months) | $600 | $1,500 | |
| Building signage | $7,500 | $12,500 | |
| Opening inventory and supplies | $8,000 | $10,500 | |
| Professional fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | $500 | $4,000 | |
| Market introduction plan / pre-opening marketing | $10,000 | $12,000 | |
| Travel, lodging and meals for training programs at our corporate headquarters and at a store location | $4,000 | $6,000 | |
| Training fee at a current location (5 days) | $2,500 | ||
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) | $20,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $264,200 | $471,000 | |
Source: SD Franchise Holdings, Inc, 2023 filing, page 18
Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: SD Franchise Holdings, Inc, 2023 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of adjusted gross sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $10,000 |
| Replacement/Additional Training Fee | Currently, $2,500 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: SD Franchise Holdings, Inc, 2023 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: SD Franchise Holdings, Inc, 2023 filing, page 43
SBA loans to Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique franchisees
Lenders approved 2 SBA 7(a) loans for Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique franchisees from 2020 to 2025, $580K in all. One has been paid in full; none was charged off. The other one hasn’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
Growth and closures
Share of franchised locations, 2022 / 2020–2022. Typical means the median: half of brands are above it, half below.
| Measure | Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique | Typical dog grooming brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrowthNet change in franchised locations | −7.1% / −7.1% | 0% / +88% | +1.2% / +10% |
| ClosuresTerminated, not renewed or stopped operating | 7.1% / 21% | 3.7% / 12% | 3.9% / 16% |
| Bought backLocations the franchisor took back | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% |
Typical dog grooming brand is the median of the 10 brands in dog grooming franchises with three years of counts.
How Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique compares
Of the 28 dog grooming franchises on this site, Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique is the 18th cheapest to open and the 13th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique | Typical dog grooming brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $264K | $198K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $471K | $471K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $60K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 8% | 6.1% | 6% |
| US locations | 13 | 9 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 22 of 28 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 28 brands in dog grooming franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 (−1) | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| 2021 | 14 (+1) | 0 | +2 | −1 |
| 2022 | 13 (−1) | 0 | 0 | −1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: SD Franchise Holdings, Inc, 2023 filing, page 51
Where Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique locations are
At the end of 2022, Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique had franchised locations in 10 states. The most are in California, New York and North Carolina.
- California2
- New York2
- North Carolina2
- Georgia1
- Idaho1
- Illinois1
| State | Franchised |
|---|---|
| California | 2 |
| New York | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
| Georgia | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Louisiana | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Texas | 1 |
Source: SD Franchise Holdings, Inc, 2023 filing, page 52
Who owns Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique?
Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique franchises are sold by SD Franchise Holdings, Inc. Its filing names no parent company.
From SD Franchise Holdings, Inc’s 2023 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on pages 9–10. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: SD Franchise Holdings, Inc, 2023 filing, litigation on pages 9–10, bankruptcy on page 10
Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique filings
The figures on this page come from SD Franchise Holdings, Inc’s 2023 filing, issued April 13, 2023, on record with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 filing | April 13, 2023 | Minnesota | Costs, fees and locations, 2020–2022 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
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