Pet Services

Bark & Mane f/k/a Aussie Pet Mobile

Originally founded as Aussie Pet Mobile, Bark & Mane has been a leader in mobile pet grooming since 1996, with more than 450 units nationwide. The brand’s mission is to enhance the lives of pets and their families through compassionate, expert, certified grooming services that keep pets looking and feeling their best. Franchise owners are supported by innovative technology that streamlines operations, drives growth, and helps deliver an exceptional customer experience.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Semi-absentee Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$87,325
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$167,325 – $208,650
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$300,000
Initial franchise fee
$119,950
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
7% -4%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
Ad Fund: 2%
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Semi-absentee
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
Yes
Staffing
2
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
: Training and support program details: Franchise Owners – 5 days at our state-of-the-art Experience Center in Dallas, TX where franchisees will learn the key strategic elements of launching, operating, and growing the business. Groomers - 2-weeks of regionally conducted training to learn the complete range of dog and cat grooming services. Cost for Training: $ Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

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Brand facts

Founded
1996
Franchising since
1999
Franchised units
Not disclosed
Company-owned units
0
Headquarters
Irvine, CA

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated August 12, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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