Mobile Grooming vs Brick and Mortar

Mobile ($30,000-$80,000 van): Go to the client. No lease. Charge 20-30% more for convenience. Limited to 5-7 dogs per day.

Brick and Mortar ($20,000-$100,000+ buildout): Multiple stations. Room for employees. Retail space. Higher overhead but higher volume.

Which is right?

• Want to stay solo? Mobile.
• Want to build a team? Brick and mortar.
• Limited capital? Start mobile, transition to a shop when revenue supports it.