Pet Grooming Salon in Cuyahoga County Priced at 2.4x Earnings

Asking $184,900 with $76,129 in Seller Discretionary Earnings on $417,452 in Annual Revenue.


Revenue reached $417,452 in the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, the fourth consecutive annual increase from $387,506 in 2023. Gross margin held above 97% in every one of those periods as grooming supplies run 2.2% of revenue.


The salon performs full grooms, bath and brush service, nail trims, ear cleaning, de-shedding, and specialty breed cuts, all by appointment. Doodle breeds make up at least 50% of the appointment book, a coat type that requires grooming on a 4 to 6 week cycle rather than an occasional visit.


Roughly 70% of clients schedule their next appointment at checkout, which fills the calendar 4 to 6 weeks forward. Service is paid in full at the time of service through, so the business carries zero accounts receivable. Advertising and website spend totaled $1,196 over the trailing twelve months, 0.3% of revenue, and two standing referral sources are in place with a natural pet store and a veterinary clinic.


The owner performs no grooming, covers reception two to four days per week, and handles ordering, payroll, and weekly reporting. Owner compensation carried on the books is $36,000, and staff wages run 57% to 58% of revenue.


The buyer acquires $81,708 in original cost fixed assets, made up of $43,595 in leasehold improvements recently completed and $38,113 in grooming equipment. Client records, appointment history, the business name, the phone number, the website, and all vendor accounts transfer at closing.


First half 2026 revenue of $208,056 ran 6.3% ahead of the same period in 2025 while staff wages came in $491 below the prior year, lifting half-year net income from $15,430 to $24,094. Trailing twelve month seller discretionary earnings of $76,129 recovered $15,244 from the 2025 figure of $60,885. No license, permit, or certification is required to groom pets in Ohio.




Key Highlights

Asking $184,900 against trailing twelve month revenue of $417,452 and seller discretionary earnings of $76,129, a 2.4x multiple
Over 15 years of operating history
Leased suite with 3 years remaining and a renewal option, annual rent of $16,500, landlord will issue a new lease to a buyer who passes a credit check
Revenue increased in every measured period, up 7.7% from $387,506 in 2023, with first half 2026 running 6.3% ahead of first half 2025
Approximately 70% of clients rebook at checkout on a 4 to 6 week service cycle

Financials Summary

Item
Figure
Annual Revenue (TTM 6/30/2026)
$417,452
Seller Discretionary Earnings (TTM 6/30/2026)
$76,129
Asking Price
$184,900
Earnings Multiple
2.4x trailing twelve month SDE
Gross Margin (TTM)
97.8%
Revenue 2023
$387,506
Revenue 2024
$394,223
Revenue 2025
$405,113
SDE 2023
$66,961
SDE 2024
$81,826
SDE 2025
$60,885
Owner Compensation Added Back (TTM)
$36,000, per filed returns and payroll records
Fixed Assets Conveyed (original cost)
$81,708, including $43,595 in leasehold improvements and $38,113 in grooming equipment
Inventory
Grooming supplies only, at 2.2% of revenue, with normal working stock conveyed at closing

Transaction Details

Asset purchase at $184,900
6 full-time and 2 part-time employees remain after closing, including the office manager
Leased premises with 3 years remaining and a renewal option. The landlord will allow a buyer to sign a new lease subject to a credit check. Annual rent is $16,500
The owner performs no grooming, covers reception two to four days per week, and handles ordering, payroll, and weekly reporting

Ideal Buyer Profile

This fits an owner operator or a first-time buyer who wants a staffed service business rather than a job behind a grooming table. No grooming license, certification, or trade skill is required in Ohio, and 6 full-time groomers are already in place, so the work is scheduling, hiring, vendor management, and local marketing.