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.

WHY Bark & Mane?

One-Of-A-Kind Grooming Van
Unparalleled Training & Support
Scaleable Business Model

OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE

Self-starters and committed to succeed
Proactive, positive, with pet-loving
personalities
Great people skills - Empathetic to the
relationship that clients have with their pets,
and also to the special role of Groomers in
the process

AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except noted below

HOT Regions/Desirable: All

NOT available: None

Available in Canada: No

International Referrals: No

BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1996

Year Franchised: 1999

Number of franchises currently operating: 86 franchisees, 191 territories, over 400 vans operating

Number of International franchises currently operating: 0

Number of corporate owned franchises: 0

Home Based: Yes

Absentee ownership available: No

Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes

Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No

Average number of employees required: 2

E2 Visa Friendly: No

FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $119,950

Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes

Total investment range: Single Unit: $167,325 - $208,650

Net worth requirement: $300,000

Royalty: Based on Gross Revenue for the immediately preceding month: $0 - $30,000: 7%; $30,001 - $60,000: 6%; $60,001 - $90,00: 5%; $90,001 and above: 4%

Additional fees: Ad Fund: 2%

Financial assistance available: Yes, HFC financing available- $80K over 5 yrs at 10%

VetFran program: Yes (15 % Discount on Franchise Fee)

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED:
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

Last updated: 8/12/2026

Liaison: Erika Ortega, CFPC