This pet store valuation calculator gives you a grounded estimate of what your business could sell for — built not on a rule of thumb but on 36 real pet business sales in our transaction database. Enter your annual EBITDA, check the value drivers that apply, and you will see an estimated range in seconds.
Most established pet businesses trade between roughly 3.8 and 4.4 times EBITDA. Where you land inside that range is decided by a handful of specific, buildable factors — and, for larger businesses, by size itself.
Pet Business Value Estimator
Enter your annual EBITDA (or Adjusted EBITDA) and check what applies. The estimate uses real price-to-EBITDA multiples from 36 recent pet business sales, and adjusts upward for larger businesses.
Enter your annual EBITDA above to see an estimated valuation range.
How the Pet Store Valuation Calculator Works
This pet store valuation calculator applies real price-to-EBITDA multiples from recent pet business sales to your own earnings. The base range comes straight from the comparable sales; the value-driver checkboxes move your estimate within that range, because a business with recurring grooming and boarding revenue is genuinely worth more than one living on one-off retail sales. The calculator also adds a size premium once EBITDA passes $1 million, and a larger one above $2.5 million.
What Pet Businesses Sell For
Our transaction database includes 36 recent pet business sales — retail, grooming, boarding, and daycare. The typical business changed hands at about 4.0x EBITDA, and the median sale price was roughly $742,000. The full range ran from about 3.8x to 4.4x — and the largest, service-led businesses cleared the top.
Recent pet business sales
| Business | State | Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Sale price | Price/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Grooming Service | Florida | 2026 | $609,152 | $136,882 | $549,000 | 4.0x |
| Pet Supplies Plus Franchise | Missouri | 2026 | $5,384,893 | $254,170 | $1,170,000 | 4.6x |
| Dog Boarding, Doggy Daycare and Grooming | Florida | 2026 | $1,802,760 | $604,518 | $2,650,000 | 4.4x |
| Pet Boarding and Grooming | Oklahoma | 2026 | $453,504 | $100,817 | $440,000 | 4.4x |
| Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | New York | 2026 | $2,598,948 | $838,798 | $4,100,000 | 4.9x |
| Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services | California | 2026 | $928,084 | $208,947 | $800,000 | 3.8x |
| Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | Georgia | 2026 | $1,160,555 | $204,326 | $860,000 | 4.2x |
| Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | Connecticut | 2025 | $979,976 | $275,360 | $1,050,000 | 3.8x |
| Pet Supplies Plus Franchise (3 locations | Indiana | 2025 | $10,063,861 | $1,024,604 | $5,095,000 | 5.0x |
| Pet Supply Retail | Connecticut | 2025 | $1,976,487 | $261,416 | $1,145,000 | 4.4x |
Source: BizSellDirect analysis of 36 recent pet business transactions (2023–2026). Individual businesses are anonymized.
What Drives the Value of a Pet Business
- Recurring service revenue. Grooming plans, boarding, daycare memberships, and auto-ship supply orders create predictable revenue — the single biggest value lever over one-off retail sales.
- Location and lease. An established location with strong foot traffic and a long, assignable lease is a real asset a buyer is paying for.
- Service mix. Grooming, boarding, and training carry higher margins and customer loyalty than retail alone, and lift the multiple.
- Staff retention. Trained groomers and care staff are hard to replace. A tenured team lowers a buyer’s risk.
- Owner independence. A business run by a manager rather than the owner is far more transferable — and worth more.
- Clean, normalized financials. Three years of clean books with a clear add-back schedule, and tidy inventory accounting, remove the uncertainty that makes buyers discount.
How EBITDA Is Calculated for a Pet Business
Established pet businesses are valued on EBITDA — earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — normalized for the owner’s discretionary spending and one-time costs. Getting those add-backs right is what separates a low estimate from a fair one; our add-back calculator walks through the common ones.
Who Is Buying Pet Businesses
Pet care has been one of the most resilient consumer sectors for years. Private-equity-backed platforms and franchise groups are acquiring established grooming, boarding, and retail businesses to build regional density, supported by steady industry growth tracked by the American Pet Products Association. For a well-run pet business, that means real buyer competition.
Pet Business Valuation: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a pet store worth?
Most established pet businesses sell for roughly 3.8 to 4.4 times EBITDA. Across 36 recent sales in our data, the median price was about $742,000. Your number depends on your earnings, value drivers, and size — use the calculator above for an estimate tied to your EBITDA.
What EBITDA multiple do pet businesses sell for?
The middle of the market is around 4.0x EBITDA, with stronger businesses — recurring grooming and boarding revenue, a good location, low owner dependence — reaching 4.4x or higher. Larger businesses, above $1 million in EBITDA, command a further size premium.
Does a bigger pet business sell for a higher multiple?
Yes. Size itself is a value driver: buyers consistently pay more per dollar of earnings for larger, more established businesses. This calculator adds a premium once EBITDA passes $1 million, and a larger one above $2.5 million.
What makes a pet store sell for more?
Recurring service revenue from grooming and boarding, a strong location with a long lease, a higher-margin service mix, trained staff, and an owner who is not essential day-to-day. Each one moves you toward the top of the range — or beyond it.
Should I value my pet store on SDE or EBITDA?
Established pet businesses are valued on EBITDA — earnings normalized for owner add-backs. Very small, owner-operated shops are sometimes quoted on SDE, but most buyers of established businesses work from EBITDA, which is what this calculator uses.
Is this pet store valuation calculator accurate?
It gives a grounded estimate from real comparable sales, but it is not a formal valuation. The final number always depends on a full review of your financials, lease, and operations.
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Get a Real Number, Not Just an Estimate
This pet store valuation calculator gives you a grounded starting point. For a precise figure — and a confidential, no-obligation conversation about selling — talk directly with BizSellDirect, a direct buyer of established Southern California businesses. Call (949) 393-0098 or contact us, or try our full business valuation calculator.