What is the dependency between the choice of vendor and the vehicle cost for a Zoomin Groomin franchise?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your Franchised Business will be operated out of a Vehicle. You must purchase or lease at least one Vehicle that meets our specifications and is suitable for operation of a Zoomin Groomin mobile pet grooming business. The low end assumes you will lease the vehicle, and the high end assumes you will purchase the vehicle. Typically, our franchisees purchase a Ram ProMaster 3500 with a high roof and extended wheelbase or a Ford Transit Cargo Van with a high roof and extended wheelbase.
Each Vehicle must be upfitted to our specifications before you can begin operation of a Zoomin Groomin mobile pet grooming business. Upfitting includes an extensive interior modification to equip the Vehicle with certain pet grooming equipment and a Zoomin Groomin vinyl wrap. You must use a professional vendor approved by us for the upfitting. We have approved several vendors offering various interior upfitting layouts. Your price will vary based on layout, options, and vendor choice. You will also need to arrange transport between dealers, vendors, and yourself. An estimate for the cost of transportation fees are included in the high end of this total.
If you lease the Vehicle, we estimate the down payment will be at least 10% of the total Vehicle purchase price (van, upfitting, and transport) but will vary based on your credit worthiness. We have included the costs of upfitting and transport in the vehicle lease estimate because existing franchisees of ours have reported that they have financed these costs into their vehicle lease.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost of the vehicle is dependent on the vendor chosen for the upfitting. Franchisees must use a professional vendor approved by Zoomin Groomin for the vehicle upfitting, which includes interior modifications and a vinyl wrap. The FDD specifies that the price will vary based on the layout, options, and the specific vendor selected.
The estimated initial investment for the vehicle purchase and upfit ranges from $9,274 to $130,000. The low end of this range assumes the franchisee will lease the vehicle and choose the most economical upfitting package, while the high end assumes purchasing a new vehicle at full MSRP with the most expensive upfitting package. The franchisee is also responsible for transportation costs between dealers and vendors, which are included in the higher end of the total vehicle cost estimate.
Zoomin Groomin may permit franchisees to purchase a used, low-mileage vehicle, but approval will not be unreasonably withheld. The price paid may also depend on market conditions, and taxes and delivery fees are not included in the estimated costs. The franchisor does not guarantee vehicle availability or financing, nor do they finance any portion of the vehicle expense. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider their budget and financing options when selecting a vehicle and upfitting vendor.