A dog groomer’s first three years, by the numbers
Tidyhound started as a franchise in Calgary. The rebooking habit did more than the brand.
In 30 seconds
- Rebook every dog before it leaves
- A franchise brings calls; you still have to keep them
- Nervous dogs are a speciality, not a problem
The brand brings calls
Mei Lin Chow opened Tidyhound in 2021. The franchise brand’s phone line brought the first calls; keeping those customers was up to her.
Rebook at the till
The single biggest change was booking the next groom before the dog left. Empty days dropped, and the diary filled weeks ahead.
“Nobody forgets to come back if they never had to remember.”
If you are thinking of one
Grooming is steady and local. Check how many groomers near you are still trading after three years before you sign anything.
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