What Evolution Dog Wash does

Evolution Dog Wash, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Golden, Colorado with manufacturing in Denver, designs and manufactures self-contained, automated self-serve dog wash systems. Its hardware portfolio spans the entry-level mini Series (starting at $6,500), the flagship Signature Series, the commercial Distributor Series, the patent-pending Wall Mount retrofit unit, and the Multi-Unit Trailer for mobile grooming operations, all featuring integrated shampoo, conditioner, flea/tick shampoo, disinfectant, and grooming-grade blow dryer dispensing supplied via a Baccara USA product manifold and temperature mixing valve assembly. The machines are built in the USA from aircraft-grade stainless steel, carry a 10-year frame and 3-year parts warranty, and are ADA compliant.

The company sells primarily to B2B buyers: multi-family apartment communities, car washes, pet stores and grooming spas, veterinary clinics, campgrounds, and laundromats, with secondary reach into entrepreneurs opening standalone locations via the Partner Store Program (seven active US stores at the time of data) and distributors carrying the line. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales (perpetual license pricing), recurring consumables and parts (shampoo, conditioner, disinfectant, replacement components) ordered through the company's e-commerce store, and a $250 refer-a-friend incentive. Distribution is multi-channel: direct enterprise sales, partner/franchise-style operators, distributor resellers, and trade show presence (National Apartment Association Apartmentalize, International Car Wash Association Car Wash Show). The April 2024 opening of a 5x-capacity Denver factory and 2024-2025 product launches position the company for a manufacturing-scale step-up under owner Matt Ogden and Technical Product Manager Bobby Keith.

Name

Evolution Dog Wash

Legal name

Evolution Dog Wash

Website

https://evolutiondogwash.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evolution Dog Wash, founded in 2013 and based in Golden, Colorado, designs and manufactures automated, self-contained self-serve dog wash systems for multi-family apartments, car washes, pet stores, vet clinics, campgrounds, laundromats, and entrepreneur-operated standalone locations across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Pet Wash Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Coin-Operated Self-Service Pet Wash (HSANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

DIY Wash Membership/Unlimited Wash Programs (HSANACAD), DIY Wash + Full-Service Hybrid Grooming (HSANACAC)

Keywords

• Self-serve dog wash equipment
• Automated pet wash systems
• Pet amenity solutions
• Commercial dog wash machines
• Pet care hardware manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dog Wash Machine Sales: Sale of self-serve automated dog wash machines in various models (Mini, Signature, Distributor, Wall Mount, Multi-Unit Trailer) to businesses and entrepreneurs. Machines start at $6,500 for basic models.
2. Parts and Consumables: Ongoing sales of shampoo, conditioner, disinfectant refills, and replacement parts to existing machine owners.
3. Referral Program: $250 referral bonus for both referrer and referee when a referred customer purchases any Evolution Dog Wash.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Evolution Dog Wash designs, manufactures, and sells automated self-serve dog wash machines for businesses such as multi-family apartments, car washes, pet stores, vet clinics, laundromats, campgrounds, and entrepreneurial partner-store operators. Each all-in-one unit integrates built-in shampoo, conditioner, flea treatment, disinfectant dispensers, and a grooming-grade blow dryer in a Made-in-USA aircraft-grade stainless steel cabinet, with consumables and replacement parts sold through an online store.

Product overview

Evolution Dog Wash is the largest automated self-serve dog wash manufacturing company in the United States, offering self-contained, all-in-one dog wash machines. The product portfolio includes the mini Series (entry-level), Signature Series (premium flagship), Distributor Series (commercial-grade), The Wall Mount (patent-pending upgrade unit), and Multi-Unit Trailer (mobile solution). All units feature built-in shampoo, conditioner, grooming-grade blow dryers, and disinfectant dispensing. The systems are made in the USA with aircraft-quality stainless steel. A partnership with Groomer's Choice introduced the Groomer's Choice mini model for professional groomers. The company also offers Evolution-approved shampoo, conditioner, and replacement parts as accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Evolution Dog Wash mini Series Entry-level automated self-serve dog wash machine with integrated shampoo, conditioner, and grooming-grade blow dryer for businesses and entrepreneurs adding pet wash to their facility.
• Evolution Dog Wash Signature Series Premium flagship automated self-serve dog wash with full feature set including programmable controls, electronic payment options, and built-in product dispensing.
• Evolution Dog Wash Distributor Series Commercial-grade self-serve dog wash model designed for distributors and high-volume retail customers requiring multiple units.
• The Wall Mount Patent-pending wall-mounted retrofit unit that turns a basic grooming tub into an automated self-serve dog wash with timed cycle, cascading lights, built-in dryer, and three product selections.
• Multi-Unit Trailer Turn-key mobile dog wash business solution pairing two Evolution mini units in a 7x16 enclosed trailer with water heater, AC/heating, and LED lighting, targeted at mobile pet grooming entrepreneurs.
• Evolution Dog Wash Groomer's Choice mini Exclusive co-branded mini model with Groomer's Choice, designed for professional groomers and combining the mini platform with groomer-specific features.
• Evolution Shampoo and Parts Evolution-approved shampoo, conditioner, disinfectant, and replacement parts formulated for Evolution Dog Wash machines, sold through the company online store for existing machine owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• ROI under 1 year for most operators
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groomer's ChoicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Exclusive partnership to bring Evolution Automated Dog Wash in a model designed specifically with professional groomers' needs in mind. Collaboration includes co-branded Groomer's Choice mini model valued at $11,500.
• Baccara USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationMarket leader in industrial and irrigation solutions supplying three critical sub-assemblies: Product Manifold (plumbing/electrical assembly mixing products with water), Temperature Mixing Valve Assembly (controls wash temperature), and Electrical Cable Assemblies. All assemblies are 100% tested before delivery.
• Camelot Car WashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoldem, CO car wash that first introduced partner Dino Ossello to Evolution Dog Wash machines; operated Evolution Automated self-serve pet wash that inspired Ossello's Evo Dog Wash concept.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pet Wash Inc (PWI): Pet Wash Inc manufactures self-service pet wash equipment and operates franchised pet wash locations, directly competing with Evolution Dog Wash on both the hardware product (similar all-in-one wash stations) and the standalone operator business model.
• WashDoggy: WashDoggy offers self-service dog wash stations and standalone pet wash locations, overlapping with Evolution's Partner Store concept and serving the same end customers (pet owners seeking unattended wash amenities).
• Suds Factory: Suds Factory is a self-service pet wash equipment maker and operator with a franchise-style model, directly comparable to Evolution's hardware + partner store approach in the self-service pet wash category.

Broad incumbents

• PDQ Vehicle Services: PDQ is a major manufacturer of car wash equipment serving the same primary end customer segment as Evolution (car wash operators). Many Evolution car wash customers (e.g., Green Car Wash, Living Water Car Wash) buy from this broader commercial wash equipment ecosystem.
• Belanger: Belanger is a long-established commercial car wash equipment manufacturer. While focused on vehicle wash, it serves the same operator customer base that Evolution targets with its pet wash add-on stations inside existing car wash bays.
• Coleman Hanna (Washworld): Coleman Hanna / Washworld manufactures commercial car wash equipment. Bobby Keith, Evolution's Technical Product Manager, spent 28+ years at Coleman Hanna, making it a talent-pipeline and product-lineage adjacency in the broader service industry machinery space.
• Dogtopia: Dogtopia is a franchised pet daycare, spa, and wellness brand. It competes for the same end-customer pet care dollars and represents a 'chain-style' alternative to Evolution's Partner Store entrepreneur model.
• PetSmart: PetSmart is the largest US pet specialty retailer and offers in-store pet wash services at many locations, representing both a substitute end-user destination and a potential partner/channels customer for Evolution's equipment.
• Pet Supplies Plus: Pet Supplies Plus is a national pet retail chain that has rolled out self-service dog wash stations in select stores, directly competing with Evolution's pet retail customer segment (e.g., DogWOW Wash & Shop) for in-store wash dollars.

Others

• Kärcher: Kärcher is a global cleaning equipment manufacturer whose consumer and professional pressure washers serve as a DIY substitute for Evolution's installed wash stations, and whose industrial division is an adjacent commercial cleaning equipment peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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