M&A activity in the pet care industry has fluctuated over the last 10 years amid pandemic-driven surges in pet adoption, changing consumer behavior, inflation, and tariffs.
But the industry looks poised to rebound in 2026 as consumers — particularly Zoomers and Millennials — are spending more money on pet wellness. That includes grooming.
Private pet grooming companies are growing at an average rate of 56.9% — faster than any other sector in the industry by far. Here’s what private market dealmakers need to know.
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Grooming companies account for 13.9% of the broader pet care industry. Within the segment, 59% of companies are privately owned. There are currently over 2,100 pet grooming companies that are ripe for acquisition.
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In the private sphere, grooming companies are seeing the highest average annual growth rate by a long shot.
Millennial and Gen Z pet owners are big spenders when it comes to premium care for their furry friends. That includes grooming, which consumers are increasingly viewing as a health and wellness service rather than purely aesthetic.
Modern grooming services also often provide dermatological treatments, flea and tick control, and more.
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