Why Every Dog Groomer Needs a Dog Grooming Business Plan
- Polly Shears
- Aug 16
- 3 min read
Whether you’re about to open your first dog grooming salon or you’ve been grooming for years but feel like you’ve lost your way, one thing can help you find clarity and direction: a business plan.
Many groomers think business plans are only for big corporations or investors, but in reality, they’re one of the most powerful tools for any grooming professional. That’s why BIGA has created a brand-new Start-Up Business Plan Template – designed especially for dog groomers.
Starting Out: Building Strong Foundations with a Dog Grooming Business Plan
When you’re setting up a grooming salon, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of decorating your space, buying equipment, and booking your first dogs. But behind the scissors and dryers, you need a strategy.
A business plan helps you:
Define your vision for the salon
Set realistic goals for growth
Work out your costs and pricing structure
Understand your customers and competitors
Plan your marketing so you can fill your appointment book
By writing all of this down, you create a roadmap for success. Instead of guessing, you’ll know exactly how many dogs you need to groom each week to break even, how much you should charge, and what steps to take next.
Finding Your Way Again with a Business Plan
Maybe you’ve been grooming for a while and feel like your business has stalled. Perhaps bookings are inconsistent, costs are creeping up, or you’ve lost confidence in your pricing. This is where a business plan isn’t just for start-ups – it’s a reset button for experienced groomers too.
Our BIGA dog grooming business plan template helps you:
Reassess your goals and long-term vision
Spot gaps in your services or pricing
Identify new opportunities (like spa add-ons or retail)
Plan strategies to rebuild or expand
Regain confidence in your direction
Sometimes stepping back and putting your business on paper is all it takes to rediscover your purpose and reignite your passion.
The BIGA Business Plan Template
We’ve done the hard work for you. The BIGA template is:
✅ Easy to use – with prompts to guide you step by step
✅ Groomer-specific – written for our industry, not generic businesses
✅ Practical – with tables to help calculate start-up costs, monthly running costs, sales forecasts, and your break-even point
✅ Supportive – designed to help you grow sustainably and with confidence
Take Control of Your Grooming Future
Whether you’re just starting your grooming journey or looking to breathe new life into an existing salon, a business plan is your foundation. It helps you make informed decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and create a vision you can stick to.
👉 BIGA members can now download the new Business Plan Template in the Members’ Section.
If you're not a member and would like to access this and other valuable dog grooming resources, why not join BIGA today!!
Let’s plan not just for today, but for a future where your grooming business thrives.
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