Pet Services franchises in Australia
18 Pet Services systems on file (15 with published fees). Q3 2026 Fee Index: a median all-in cost of $27,000–$54,000 (15 systems).
Dirty Dog Hydrobath
From $5,000 all-in.
Petstock
438 units across Australia.
Petstock
Up to $1,000,000 all-in.
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Best locations for a pet services franchise
Ranked by pet services opportunity score, population, income, growth and local competition. Highest-opportunity markets first.
Competitor counts are live OpenStreetMap data where available, else a trade-area model. See all location reports.
Buying a pet services franchise: what to know
How does a pet services franchise work?
Pet-services franchises (mobile dog washing and grooming, walking, sitting, pet care) are typically low-cost, home- or vehicle-based owner-operator businesses in a defined area. Revenue is per service, often recurring, and demand is steady and recession-resilient.
How much does a pet services franchise cost?
Among the cheapest categories to enter: the franchise fee, a fitted vehicle or trailer, equipment and insurance. No premises keeps overheads low; income is capped by the jobs you can personally service until you add staff. The current Q3 2026 Fee Index median all-in is $27,000–$54,000 across the 15 pet services systems that publish a cost.
Are pet services franchises profitable?
No verified public dataset of Australian pet-services-franchisee earnings exists. What you earn depends on jobs per week, pricing and whether the system supplies bookings. Check the lead/booking promise with current franchisees and have an accountant test it against the disclosure document.
What to check before you buy a pet services franchise
- Are bookings/leads provided, or do you build your own round?
- Territory size, density and exclusivity.
- Vehicle and equipment cost, and who supplies it.
- Royalty as a percentage of turnover vs a fixed fee.
General guidance, not financial advice. Confirm every figure with the franchisor and the disclosure document, and see how to buy a franchise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pet Services franchise cost in Australia?
Across the Pet Services systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $27,000–$54,000 (15 systems). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.
How many Pet Services franchises are there in Australia?
18 Pet Services franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 15 of them with published fees. The largest by network is Petstock with 438 units.
Which Pet Services franchise has an open territory near me?
Systems currently recruiting show their open states in the list above. Use our location reports to see which areas have the least pet services competition before you enquire.
Are Pet Services franchises profitable in Australia?
There is no published, verified dataset of Australian pet services franchisee earnings, so treat any "average profit" claim with caution. Profitability depends on your costs, location, pricing and hours, plus the royalty and marketing levy. Ask the franchisor for the basis of any income figure, speak to current franchisees, and have an accountant review it against the disclosure document.