What is considered a 'Vehicle' or 'Outlet' for a Zoomin Groomin franchise?

According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Vehicle' or 'Outlet' is defined as each Zoomin Groomin mobile pet grooming van. This means that the Zoomin Groomin franchise operates out of a mobile van that travels to the customer's location to provide pet grooming services. The number of vans a franchisee operates directly correlates to the number of outlets they have.

This is important for prospective franchisees to understand because the financial performance representations provided in Item 19 are based on the performance of individual vehicles. The FDD indicates that franchisees can operate more than one vehicle, and the financial data reflects the revenues generated per vehicle. Therefore, a franchisee's potential income is directly tied to the number of vehicles they operate and how efficiently they manage each one.

Item 7 also specifies that franchisees must purchase or lease at least one vehicle that meets Zoomin Groomin's specifications. The vehicle must then be upfitted with the necessary pet grooming equipment by an approved vendor. This initial investment in the vehicle and its upfitting is a significant cost that franchisees must consider. The FDD also notes that the number of outlets reported in Item 20 represents the number of Zoomin Groomin vehicles in operation.