Pet Care

Selling a Pet Care Business in Texas

Pet care is one of the fastest-growing service industries in the country. The U.S. pet grooming and boarding market reached roughly $15 billion in 2025 and is forecast to keep growing around 7% per year, and the South leads the nation in both pet ownership and pet care growth. Americans treat pets as family, and spending on their care has held up through every recent downturn.

If you own a doggie daycare, boarding facility, or grooming salon, that demand works in your favor. Buyers want businesses exactly like yours, and Transworld Business Advisors of South & West Texas helps owners sell confidentially, at the right value, to the right buyer.

Why buyers want pet care businesses right now

An established pet care business has qualities a buyer can't easily build from scratch:

• Recurring revenue from standing grooming appointments, daycare packages, and memberships
• Loyal clients who rebook again and again, because dogs need care every week, not once
• Trained groomers and handlers already on staff in a tight labor market
• A built-out facility with kennels, play areas, and grooming stations that took real money and time to create
• A location and lease in a neighborhood pet owners already drive to
• Reviews and word-of-mouth trust that a new operator would need years to earn

Pet owners don't hand their dog to a stranger. The trust you've built with your clients is exactly what a buyer is paying for, and it's a big reason your business may be worth more than you think.

Who is buying pet care businesses?

The buyer pool for this industry is deep and varied. Depending on the size of your business, buyers may include:

• First-time buyers who love animals and want a proven business with recurring income
• Existing groomers and daycare operators expanding to a second or third location
• Regional multi-site operators growing across Texas
• Franchise groups converting established independents into their networks
• Private equity and investment groups building pet care platforms

National brands and investment groups have been actively acquiring daycare, boarding, and grooming businesses, and the South is their fastest-growing region. A competitive buyer pool is what drives strong offers.

How much is your pet care business worth?

Value in this industry is driven by more than revenue. When buyers evaluate a pet care business, they look closely at:

• Owner earnings (seller's discretionary earnings or EBITDA)
• Rebooking rates and how much revenue repeats month after month
• Revenue mix across daycare, boarding, grooming, and retail
• Capacity utilization, how full your kennels, runs, and grooming schedule stay
• Staff tenure and how much the business depends on the owner's own hands
• The facility, buildout, and lease terms, or whether real estate is owned

Every business is different. In a confidential conversation, we can talk through how these factors apply to your business, what buyers in today's market are looking for, and what a path to selling could look like for you.

Is now a good time to sell?

The best time to sell is when demand is strong and your business is performing, not when you're burned out or forced to exit. With pet spending climbing and active buyers in the market, many owners are finding that the payoff for years of early mornings, long Saturdays, and full kennels is within reach. Even if selling is two or three years away, knowing your value now helps you plan the exit on your terms.

How the sale process works, confidentially

Confidentiality matters in this industry. Clients, staff, and competitors should not learn your business is for sale before you're ready. Our process protects that:

1. We start with a confidential conversation and a market-based valuation.
2. Your business is marketed without identifying details.
3. Buyers sign a non-disclosure agreement and are financially screened before learning who you are.
4. We manage showings, offers, and negotiation on your behalf.
5. We coordinate due diligence, lease assignment, and closing.
6. You transition the business and move on to what's next, with your payoff in hand.