Scenthound franchise
Scenthound is a membership dog grooming business focused on routine hygiene such as baths, nail trims, ear and teeth cleaning, sold as a monthly plan rather than occasional full grooms. At the end of 2025 there were 154 Scenthound locations in the US, 148 franchised and 6 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $323K–$553K
- Franchise fee
- $49,900
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 154+114 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Time to open
- About 9 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Scenthound Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Scenthound franchise costs
Opening one Scenthound center costs an estimated $322,999 to $553,269. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Scenthound Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 25
Scenthound franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,900, for a single center ($5,000 off for qualifying veterans and first responders). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Scenthound Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly (can rise by 1 point a year to at most 9%). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 1.5% of gross revenue to the brand fund. |
Source: Scenthound Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Scenthound publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 results for the 114 franchised centers open a full 12 months. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Scenthound Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 63
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 (+37) | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 117 (+46) | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 148 (+31) | 6 | 2 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Scenthound Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 84
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Scenthound franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Scenthound?
About 9 months after signing, according to Scenthound's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Scenthound help with financing?
No. Scenthound does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Scenthound franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Scenthound assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Scenthound franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Scenthound growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 116 franchised locations opened and 2 closed or left, a net change of +335.3%.
Does Scenthound say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 results for the 114 franchised centers open a full 12 months. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Scenthound based?
Scenthound Franchising LLC is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.