Does Zoomin Groomin have any contractual limitations regarding the frequency or costs of required computer system upgrades?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Advertising Cooperative. You are not required to participate in a local or regional advertising cooperative.
Computer System:
You must comply with our computer hardware, software, and POS specifications as provided in our Manual. Our current specifications are:
| Hardware | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| desktop computer | ||
| with a monitor | ||
| with internet access, a | ||
| printer/scanner, and an iPad or tablet with cellular | ||
| capability. |
Source: Item 11 — **FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are no contractual limitations regarding the frequency or costs of required computer system upgrades. Zoomin Groomin franchisees are obligated to maintain their computer systems in good working order and must replace, update, or upgrade their hardware systems as required by the franchisor.
While there are no contractual limits, Zoomin Groomin estimates the annual cost of optional or required maintenance, updating, upgrading, or support contracts for computer systems to be approximately $300.00. This provides a general idea of the potential ongoing expenses associated with maintaining the computer systems.
Prospective franchisees should consider this lack of contractual limitation and the potential for required upgrades when evaluating the financial aspects of the franchise. It would be prudent to discuss with Zoomin Groomin the typical lifespan of the required hardware and software, and to inquire about the potential frequency and costs of upgrades based on the experiences of existing franchisees.