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The Happy Cat Hotel vs EarthWise Pet / GROOMBAR

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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