Is a Zoomin Groomin Business Manager required to have an equity interest in the Franchised Business?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your Business Manager must have complete decision-making authority with regard to your Franchised Business and must have authority to act on your behalf in all respects under the Franchise Agreement. Your Business Manager must successfully complete the Initial Training program, and complete ongoing advance training requirements. Your Business Manager is not required to have an equity interest in the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 15 — **OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS (FDD page 37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Business Manager is not required to have an equity interest in the Franchised Business. While the franchisee is expected to personally supervise and manage the day-to-day operations, they can designate a Business Manager to fulfill these obligations, subject to Zoomin Groomin's approval. The franchisee, however, remains responsible even with a Business Manager in place.
The Business Manager must possess complete decision-making authority and be authorized to act on behalf of the franchisee in all matters related to the Franchise Agreement. This individual must also successfully complete the Initial Training program and meet ongoing advanced training requirements, ensuring they are well-prepared to manage the Zoomin Groomin business effectively.
Although the Business Manager does not need to have an equity stake, all owners of the Franchised Business must guarantee the obligations under the Franchise Agreement. This requirement ensures that those with ownership have a vested interest in the success and compliance of the franchise. Spouses are not required to guarantee the agreement unless they are owners.