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Simple and effective shop layouts

The following is a brief description of a typical shop layout.

Units range from 1,000-1,500 square feet consisting of three main areas:

1. The Retail Area

This area is quiet, clean and odor free. Unique pet accessories and related items are showcased on pieces of antique furniture. Not only do these pieces add warmth and personality to your shop, they also offer the franchisee creative ways to display merchandise.

Because this is the cleanest and quietest of the three areas, this is where the reception desk and cash register are located.

Below is Polly who was rescued by Operation Beirut.

Polly, a dog rescued from Operation Beirut

Fabulous Facilities Provide Comfort for Pets and Owners

Interior of a Dog Wash America® pet franchise shop showing the large selection of pet supplies we stock

2. The Haircutting and Holding Area

This area is less quiet than the retail area because of haircutting, some barking and occasional dryer use. This room is for dogs that are waiting for haircuts or have already been finished and are waiting to be picked up by their owners. The room is equipped with electronic tables, small dryers and attractive work stations. The dogs are housed in spacious, well-ventilated kennels situated on an upper and lower level tier.

The haircutting area of a Dog Wash America® franchise including holding kennels

3. The Bathing Area

This room is the least quiet of the three areas. The majority of bath dogs will be housed in this room waiting to be bathed. The tubs are ergonomically designed so that bathers are not subject to back pain or other stress-related injuries. Large dogs can easily enter the tub by walking up a retractable ramp. Prima and HydroSurge Bathing Systems are installed to save shampoo and water use while giving the dogs a pleasant massage. This room is also equipped with electric tables, high-velocity dryers and a laundry area for the washer and dryer. The employee washroom is located in this area

Bathing area of a Dog Wash America® franchise including tubs, dryers, and laundry facilities