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EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR vs The Happy Cat Hotel

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR and The Happy Cat Hotel are pet services franchises. EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR requires an investment of $288K – $863K while The Happy Cat Hotel requires $465K – $781K. In terms of revenue, EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR reports higher average unit revenue at $545K. FranchiseVerdict rates EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR A (Top Quintile) and The Happy Cat Hotel B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$288K – $863K
$465K – $781K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$50K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$545K
$520K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
165
7
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
2020
FDD Year
2025
2026