Industry deep-dive
How to Buy a Pet Services Business
By Michael Freedman, Florida licensed business broker · Reviewed October 22, 2026Grooming, boarding, daycare, and training for pets that owners treat like family. Recession-resistant and growing.
Why buyers like this industry
- Pet spending has grown through every recession of the last 30 years.
- Boarding and daycare clients rebook constantly, creating recurring revenue.
- Loyal local customer bases make established facilities hard to displace.
- Fragmented industry with mostly independent owners reaching retirement.
What drives value in this category
- Repeat booking rate and membership or package share
- Capacity utilization by day of week
- Staff retention and training in animal handling
- Facility condition and lease terms
- Review volume and local reputation
Red flags to check
- Facility is at capacity with no room to grow revenue.
- Underpriced services compared to local competitors.
- Key groomers or trainers hold the client relationships.
- Zoning or licensing issues limit expansion.
Who this suits
Hands-on operators who love animals and can manage staffing and a physical facility.
Michael Freedman
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