Groomer News: Pet Grooming, Daycare & Boarding
Trade news for salon owners, mobile groomers, and daycare and boarding operators. Follow industry changes, compare equipment and pet-care technology, and explore practical guidance on pricing, staffing, coat care, and animal welfare.
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From Best Friends Pet Hotel's rapid acquisition spree to a wave of new platforms, private equity is consolidating boarding and daycare at a striking pace.


Pet Boarding Expo 2026 Puts Safety and Staffing on Agenda
The Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo runs November 3–6 in Hershey. Its program connects behavior safety, grooming education, staffing and business decisions.

Woofie's Adds Mobile Grooming Franchise in North Austin
Woofie's North Austin adds mobile grooming, dog walking and pet sitting. The local expansion highlights route planning, service coordination and customer trust.

Skiptown Reworks Memberships Around Grooming and Play
Skiptown has reorganized its memberships around grooming, social visits and bundled pet care. Here is what the plans include and what salon owners can learn.
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Pet Boarding Expo 2026 Puts Safety and Staffing on Agenda
The Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo runs November 3–6 in Hershey. Its program connects behavior safety, grooming education, staffing and business decisions.

Woofie's Adds Mobile Grooming Franchise in North Austin
Woofie's North Austin adds mobile grooming, dog walking and pet sitting. The local expansion highlights route planning, service coordination and customer trust.

Skiptown Reworks Memberships Around Grooming and Play
Skiptown has reorganized its memberships around grooming, social visits and bundled pet care. Here is what the plans include and what salon owners can learn.

Pack Pet Care Launches With 18 Daycare and Boarding Sites
Pack Pet Care launched with 18 daycare and boarding locations. Its local-brand promise puts staff continuity, local decisions and owner transitions in focus.

Sparkle Raises $6 Million for Grooming Franchise Growth
Sparkle secured $6 million for grooming franchise expansion. A look at its membership model, operating salons and the difference between licenses and openings.
