Off-market deal: $1.2M grooming/nail salon near largest dog park in the area

There’s a unique grooming and nail salon combo business generating $1.2M in annual revenue that we just came across.

The owner runs it hands-off while working a full-time job, and he can leave for weeks without the business missing a beat.

The Deal Overview

This business has been operating since the late 90s and splits revenue 50/50 between:

• Grooming services (including specialized ear and gland work)

• Nail salon services

The owner (Dan) built efficient systems that allow the business to run without him, with an external accounting firm handling the books and his wife managing front-end operations while grooming when needed.

He also has a huge location advantage:

A long-term lease directly outside the biggest dog park in the area, plus long-term contracts with the park system.

The Numbers

Revenue: $1.2M annually

Team: 12 employees

Structure: Hands-off operation with manager-run systems

Margins: Healthy (specific SDE not disclosed)

The owner understands operations and efficiency, so this business is set up to run without constant owner involvement.

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Why This Deal Stands Out

Generally, grooming businesses require constant owner involvement.

This one doesn’t.

Dan built systems that allow him to work a full-time job while the business runs profitably.

That’s exactly what you want in an acquisition: a proven operation that doesn’t trap you in day-to-day tasks.

Plus, the strategic location (next to the area’s largest dog park) and long-term park contracts create a natural customer pipeline that’s tough to replicate.

The dual-revenue model (grooming + nail salon) also provides diversification that single-service businesses can’t match.

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— Ben Kelly