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Our mission

We're building 1,000 independent pet grooming businesses.

Snout Studios exists to remove the barriers that keep talented groomers stuck. No six-figure buildout. No personal-guarantee commitment. Just a private, fully equipped suite and a clear path to owning your own business.

1,000+
Groomers we're setting free
100%
Of earnings kept
$0
Buildout to start
25
Markets, expanding
Our why

Why we started

I kept meeting talented groomers who desperately wanted to work for themselves — to show up for themselves, set their own standards, and build something independent. But I also knew firsthand just how brutal the traditional path to business ownership really is.

Construction nightmares, permit battles, personal guarantees, six-figure buildouts — and that's all before you even touch your first dog. I watched skilled professionals stay stuck in corporate chains not because they lacked drive, but because entrepreneurship felt financially impossible.

That's when it hit me: groomers needed a third option. So I decided to take on all the traditional risks myself — the construction headaches, the permitting battles, the massive upfront investment — to create something that's never existed: professional grooming suites ready for immediate operation. No barriers, no impossible hurdles, just a clear path to independence.

— Shaina Denny, Founder

The Snout Studios lobby in Echo Park, Los Angeles — the first space we built for independent groomers
What we offer

Designed around you

Everything a groomer needs to run an independent business — without the capital, the risk, or the operational drag of opening a salon from scratch.

Fully equipped private suites

A professional, modern grooming studio that's ready to work on day one — your own four walls, not a shared floor.

No buildout, no utility bills

We take on the construction, permitting, and equipment so you don't. No utilities, no cleaning fees, no surprises.

Flat, predictable pricing

One simple weekly membership. You always know your number, and you keep 100% of every groom.

Your hours, your prices, your clients

Set your own schedule, price your own work, and own every client relationship you build.

A space clients love

A calm, beautiful, professional environment that makes your business feel like the premium service it is.

Built to scale with you

As we open new markets, members get first access — so your independence can grow alongside the brand.

The space behind the membership.

Where we're headed

Every groomer who walks away from corporate employment to build their own business proves this industry is hungry for change. We're expanding to cities nationwide because talented professionals deserve the chance to build real wealth from their specialized skills. This isn't about renting a room — it's proof that groomers can thrive as entrepreneurs when the traditional barriers are removed. The pet grooming industry is ready for its entrepreneurial revolution. Ready to lead it?

Become one of the 1,000.

Book a tour, run your numbers, and apply for a suite in a market near you. Keep 100% of every groom and your whole client book.