Find out whether the clients belong to the business or the groomer
Owners trust a specific person; understand whether clients follow the shop or the individual, and what contracts and non-competes exist.
pet services for Sale in Illinois
Similar businesses sell at 1.6x to 4.6x SDE. Compare live listings and connect with sellers.
1 result
No listings found
We couldn't find any listings matching your filters. Try adjusting your search or clearing the filters.
Clear all filtersMarket Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for pet services businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$343k
Median cash flow$80k
Median sale price$165k
Multiple range1.6x - 2.8x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$992k
Median cash flow$273k
Median sale price$800k
Multiple range2.5x - 4.0x
Over $2M
Median revenue$2.26m
Median cash flow$718k
Median sale price$2.50m
Multiple range3.4x - 4.6x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about pet services acquisitions
GW
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating pet services acquisitions.
Check the facility, zoning, and noise permits
Boarding and daycare need suitable space and zoning/noise clearance that retail doesn't — confirm the location is compliant and the lease supports the use.
Review reputation and incident history
One serious incident or a wave of bad reviews can sink a pet business; look at online reputation, complaints, and liability claims.
Separate recurring services from retail
Grooming, boarding, and daycare memberships are stickier and higher-margin than product sales — a productive groomer alone can generate $80K–$120K a year. Get the mix.
Assess staffing, training, and turnover
Skilled groomers and reliable care staff are hard to hire and central to quality; understand pay and turnover.
Understand the owner's hands-on role
Many shops are the owner grooming, managing, and greeting clients — know what running it actually requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, supported by recurring demand. Lenders look at groomer dependence, facility suitability, and recurring revenue, so a business that isn't one person and a table funds more easily.