Bubbles Pet Spa

What Bubbles Pet Spa does

Bubbles Pet Spa is a privately held, founder-operated pet grooming business headquartered in Torrance, California, serving dog and cat owners in Southern California. Founded and owned by brothers Marcelo and Marco Lalau, the company operates a retail-service model offering professional dog and cat grooming, self-service dog wash stations, a proprietary De-Shedding Treatment using a patent-pending tool that claims 80-90% shedding reduction within 1-2 treatments, and a portfolio of add-on spa treatments (Flea/Tick Bath, Whitening, Renew, Skin Therapy, Oatmeal, Nourish Conditioner, De-Skunk Odor Removal). Facilities are designed with an open layout (no back rooms) and use an in-and-out Hydro Bath system intended to reduce pet stress and shorten visit time.

The company operates as a physical-service retailer with online booking, supplemented by a shuttle pickup-and-delivery service for pet owners. Its technology footprint is operational rather than digital: a Hydro Bath system, a patent-pending de-shedding device, and standard web booking. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time grooming services and add-on treatments, with a subscription component via the Bubbles Club membership program that yields recurring revenue from engaged repeat customers. Distribution is regional via physical storefronts (a Locations page implies multiple sites beyond the confirmed Torrance address), with marketing conducted through educational blog content authored by co-founder Marco Lalau, organic social on Facebook, Google+, and YouTube, and email newsletter capture.

The business is small (1-10 employees), self-funded with no institutional investors, and has no disclosed financials, no partnerships, no certifications, and no M&A activity in the source material. Competitive positioning rests on the patent-pending de-shedding tool, the open-facility design, the shuttle service, and a broad menu of modular add-on treatments rather than on scale, brand, or technology differentiation.

Name

Bubbles Pet Spa

Legal name

Bubbles Pet Spa

Website

https://bubblespetspa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bubbles Pet Spa is a privately held pet grooming retailer in Torrance, California, offering professional dog and cat grooming, self-wash stations, add-on spa treatments, a shuttle service, and a Bubbles Club membership program to Southern California pet owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Grooming Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Bath Treatments (Medicated/Oatmeal/Whitening/Skunk-Off) (HSANAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flea/Tick Specialty Treatments (Spa Add-On) (HSANAGAJ), Coat & Skin Conditioning Treatments (Deep Conditioning, Hot Oil) (HSANAGAG), Premium Self-Wash Suites (Private Rooms) (HSANACAF), Teeth Brushing & Breath Care (HSANAAAH)

Keywords

• Pet grooming services
• Dog grooming
• Cat grooming
• Self-service pet wash
• Pet spa treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Pet Grooming Services: Core revenue from dog and cat grooming services including hand baths, tune-ups, styling, and specialty treatments performed by professional groomers.
2. Spa Add-On Treatments: Additional revenue from premium treatments including flea/tick bath, whitening treatment, renew treatment, skin therapy, oatmeal treatment, nourish conditioner, and de-skunk odor removal.
3. Self-Wash Service: Self-service dog washing facilities where customers use provided amenities to bathe their own pets.
4. Membership and Rewards Program: Bubbles Club membership offering cost savings and reward points for repeat customers, driving subscription-like recurring revenue from engaged pet owners.
5. Shuttle Service: Pickup and delivery service for pets, adding convenience fee to transport pets to and from grooming appointments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bubbles Pet Spa provides professional dog grooming and cat grooming services, self-service dog wash facilities, a portfolio of add-on spa treatments (including a patent-pending De-Shedding treatment and De-Skunk Odor Removal), pet pickup and delivery via shuttle, and a Bubbles Club membership rewards program. Services are delivered at physical retail storefronts (primary location in Torrance, CA) using a Hydro Bath in-and-out system in an open-floor facility with no back rooms so owners can watch their pets throughout grooming.

Product overview

Bubbles Pet Spa is a pet grooming service provider offering a unified platform of grooming services for dogs and cats. The core offerings include Dog Grooming and Bathing and Cat Grooming and Bathing services, supplemented by a Self Wash self-service option. Add-on treatments include the De-Shedding Treatment (using a patent-pending tool), De-Skunk Odor Removal Treatment ($20), and various spa treatments (Flea/Tick Bath, Whitening, Renew, Skin Therapy, Oatmeal, Nourish Conditioner). Additional services include Shuttle Service for pickup/delivery and Bubbles Club Membership for loyalty rewards. The product portfolio is structured as a core grooming service with modular add-on treatments that customers can select to customize their pet's grooming experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Grooming and Bathing Full-service professional grooming for dogs, including bathing, hair trimming, nail care, and styling, performed by professional groomers using a Hydro Bath system for efficient in-and-out service. Intended for local dog owners in Southern California seeking comprehensive, stress-minimized grooming.
• Cat Grooming and Bathing Specialized cat grooming services including Hand Bath, Tune Up, full Styling, and De-Shed Treatment, performed by cat-specializing groomers to reduce feline stress. Targeted at local cat owners who want professional coat maintenance, hairball reduction, and dander control.
• Self Wash Self-service dog washing facility where pet owners use provided amenities, including professional-grade dog soaps, to bathe their own dogs. Intended for budget-conscious or hands-on dog owners preferring a DIY option.
• De-Shedding Treatment Standalone anti-shedding treatment using a patent-pending tool that removes loose hair from the undercoat, claimed to reduce shedding up to 80-90% within 1-2 treatments. Marketed to dog owners frustrated with household shedding and offered as a proprietary, branded spa treatment.
• Shuttle Service Pet pickup and delivery service: the spa picks up the dog at the owner's home, transports it for the scheduled grooming service, and delivers it back home by afternoon. Aimed at pet owners who cannot easily transport their animals themselves, adding convenience via a paid shuttle fee.
• Bubbles Club Membership Recurring membership rewards program offering cost savings and Reward Points for repeat grooming customers, functioning as a loyalty subscription that drives retention and recurring revenue from engaged local pet owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• De-Shedding treatment reduces shedding up to 80-90% within 1-2 treatments

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Healthy Spot: California-based pet store and grooming chain with multiple locations in the Los Angeles area. Comparable as a regional multi-location grooming and pet retail operator overlapping Bubbles' Southern California footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Petco Grooming: National pet retail chain offering full-service grooming salons within stores. Comparable as a grooming service competitor with brand recognition; Bubbles differentiates with specialty treatments and open-view facilities.
• Camp Bow Wow: Large franchise network focused on dog boarding and daycare with grooming offered as a complementary service. Comparable as a multi-location pet services brand targeting convenience-seeking pet owners.
• Dogtopia: National dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise with hundreds of locations. Comparable as a multi-location pet services operator offering grooming add-ons, though dog daycare is its core offering versus Bubbles' grooming-first focus.
• PetSmart Grooming: National pet retail giant operating in-store grooming salons across the U.S. Comparable as a high-volume grooming service provider; Bubbles competes on specialization and customer experience versus PetSmart's scale and bundled retail traffic.

Direct peers

• Scenthound: Membership-based dog grooming franchise focused on routine hygiene care. Closely comparable to Bubbles' recurring membership model and routine grooming focus, with a defined service menu.
• Wag N' Wash: Natural pet food and self-service wash retail franchise. Comparable as a self-wash plus specialty grooming concept serving similar convenience-oriented pet owners.
• Zoom Grooming Salon: Multi-location self-service and full-service dog wash and grooming chain. Comparable as a self-wash plus grooming hybrid operator with a similar modular service menu.
• Aussie Pet Mobile: Mobile pet grooming franchise that brings the spa to the customer's driveway. Comparable as a grooming service targeting convenience; the mobile format substitutes for Bubbles' shuttle pickup model.
• Posh Paws Grooming: Independent and small-chain premium pet grooming salons offering spa-style treatments. Comparable as a full-service grooming and spa operator targeting owners who want premium, low-stress pet care experiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2he_6RpuRi2Z0Y4W6tcIrA
• Facebookfacebook.com/BubblesPetSpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bubbles-pet-spa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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