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Run your own pet grooming business for $450/week.

Get a private, fully equipped grooming suite and keep 100% of every groom. Set your own hours, serve your own clients, and be up and running within a week — no buildout, no commission, no long-term contract.

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Open now in Echo Park, LA · 24 more markets coming soon.

Inside the Snout Studios lobby in Echo Park, Los Angeles
100% of earnings are yours
Suites from $450/week
Set up in under 1 week
No long-term contracts

Most groomers want more freedom. Opening a salon alone is the hard part.

Expensive buildout

Starting from scratch costs $50K–$100K before you groom a single dog.

Long-term commitments

Locked into 3–5 year commitments with personal guarantees and escalating costs.

Equipment costs

Tables, tubs, dryers, plumbing — $15K–$25K in specialized equipment.

Client acquisition from zero

Building a client book from scratch in a new location takes months.

Admin overhead

Payroll, insurance, permits, bookkeeping — running a salon means running a business.

Someone else's brand

Working under a corporate name means following their rules, not building yours.

What Snout Studios provides

Your own private suite

A fully equipped, private grooming studio with professional grooming table, storage, and your own four walls. Bring your tools, your style, your personality.

Everything included

Professional bathing stations with ramp access, high-velocity dryers, towel service, WiFi, utilities, cleaning, and a beautiful client lobby. All included.

Total independence

Set your own prices. Choose your own clients. Work your own schedule. Keep 100% of what you earn. Your business, your rules.

A groomer lathering a golden retriever in a Snout Studios bathing station
Your craft, your space

Every detail built for the way you actually work.

Pro bathing stations with ramp access and high-velocity dryers. Climate control, fast WiFi, towel service, and a lobby your clients love walking into. You bring your tools and your talent — everything else is already handled.

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A space your clients will feel good walking into.

The numbers speak for themselves.

Compare your options and see why independent groomers choose Snout Studios.

Working at a chain

Commission-based

  • 40–60% commission split
  • No client ownership
  • Someone else's schedule
  • Corporate rules and quotas
  • Capped earning potential

Typical annual income

$28K–$40K

Opening your own shop

Full overhead

  • $50K–$100K startup costs
  • 3–5 year commitment
  • Equipment purchases required
  • Staff management burden
  • Full operational overhead

Typical break-even

18–24 months

Best Value

Snout Studios

$450/week all-in

  • Keep 100% of your earnings
  • Flexible terms, no long-term contract
  • No buildout or equipment costs
  • Professional space from day one
  • All amenities included

Typical annual income

$75K–$120K+

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How it works

1

Book a tour

Visit our location and see the suites in person. Get a feel for the space and community.

2

Secure your suite

Reserve with a deposit. We provide an onboarding kit to get you started right away.

3

Start earning

Move in and start serving clients with all amenities included from day one.

Built for groomers who are ready.

  • Experienced groomers with a client following
  • Groomers leaving corporate chains
  • Mobile groomers ready for a permanent space
  • Groomers who care about the client experience
  • Anyone who wants ownership without opening a full salon
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Snout Studios made it possible for me to go off on my own. I walked in with my scissors and walked out with a business.
Snout Studios

Independent Groomer

Snout Studios, Los Angeles

Ready to build the business you've always wanted?

Schedule a tour or apply for a suite. Most groomers are up and running within one week.

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Frequently asked questions

Suites start at $450 per week, all-inclusive. This covers your private grooming suite, bathing stations, dryers, utilities, WiFi, towel service, lobby access, and cleaning. There are no hidden fees.
Each suite comes with a professional bathing station with ramp access and high-velocity dryers. You bring your own grooming tools — clippers, shears, brushes — and any personal touches to make the space your own.
No. We offer flexible terms with no long-term contracts required. We want you to stay because you love it, not because you are locked in.
Yes, you keep 100% of what you charge your clients. Your membership fee is a simple weekly membership — we never take a cut of your service revenue.
Most groomers are fully set up and serving clients within one week of reserving their suite. We provide an onboarding kit to get you started right away.
Yes, you will need your own liability insurance as an independent groomer. We can recommend providers who specialize in pet grooming coverage at competitive rates.
Absolutely. You are running your own business. Set your own schedule, choose your own clients, and price your services however you see fit. Your business, your rules.
Common areas, the lobby, and bathing stations are cleaned and maintained by our team. You are responsible for keeping your individual suite tidy between clients.

Get in touch

(213) 259-9569
1640 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm