Passive Income - Manager Run Grooming Business
Business Description
This well-established, premium dog grooming spa presents a rare absentee ownership opportunity, delivering dependable cash flow, consistent demand, and a proven operational model. Positioned in an affluent, high-income suburb, the business has built a loyal, repeat client base that has driven stable and consistent revenues for three straight years.
The business operates under a fully delegated, manager-led model, requiring very minimal involvement from ownership. A long-tenured manager oversees all operations, including staff supervision, client scheduling, service quality, and customer experience, supported by an experienced team of groomers and front-desk staff. The current owner is not involved in daily decision-making and maintains only minimal, high-level oversight that can be performed remotely.
As a result, this business functions as a true absentee cash-flow asset, making it especially attractive to investors seeking passive income, portfolio diversification, or a hands-off operating business. With established systems, premium market positioning, and a management team already in place, the business provides both immediate income stability and a seamless transition for a new owner.
The business operates under a fully delegated, manager-led model, requiring very minimal involvement from ownership. A long-tenured manager oversees all operations, including staff supervision, client scheduling, service quality, and customer experience, supported by an experienced team of groomers and front-desk staff. The current owner is not involved in daily decision-making and maintains only minimal, high-level oversight that can be performed remotely.
As a result, this business functions as a true absentee cash-flow asset, making it especially attractive to investors seeking passive income, portfolio diversification, or a hands-off operating business. With established systems, premium market positioning, and a management team already in place, the business provides both immediate income stability and a seamless transition for a new owner.
About the Business
- Employees
- 7
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- The current owner strategically transitioned this business from an owner-dependent grooming shop into a professionally managed, fully absentee operation. Over the past several years, they’ve streamlined operations and established a structure where the business runs smoothly with almost no oversight needed. This model allows an investor to enjoy steady, predictable returns from a stable and growing industry without the need for daily management.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates in a local market where most competitors are small, owner-operated grooming shops or pet retail stores that offer grooming as a secondary service. Unlike these volume-driven competitors, this shop has positioned itself as a premium provider focused on quality, consistency, and specialized care. Experienced groomers, advanced handling techniques, and an emphasis on customer experience have built a strong reputation and repeat client base.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The key areas for growth are as follows - increasing marketing efforts to improve sales and maximize the number of dogs groomed per day in the available space, extending the business hours and days of operation, expanding partnerships with local adoption centers and pet stores, and opening up a grooming school.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,000
- Rent
- $1,850.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 2/27/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is looking to focus more time on their other businesses and their family.
- Transition Support
- 2 Weeks
- Financing Options
- Financing Interest 8% Financing Terms 36 M
Listing Info
- ID
- 2390207
- Listing Views
- 809
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