Despite the economy barely growing and households short on disposable income, most still spend a significant amount on pet care.
According to the annual BrandMapp survey, South Africa’s middle-income base contributes more to the pet market valued at over R8 billion a year.
Ultimate Pet Care, the largest mobile grooming parlor in the country, says households spend an average of R2000 and above for pet care.
Hannes Roodt runs a grooming parlor that boasts 50-plus franchises. Together they groom just under 10 000 dogs a month. Just last year, the business expanded and added a pet