What is the dependency between outstanding amounts due and the transfer of a Zoomin Groomin franchise?

According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must pay all outstanding amounts due to Zoomin Groomin before transferring ownership of their franchise. This requirement ensures that Zoomin Groomin receives all owed payments before a new owner takes over the franchise operations.

Zoomin Groomin also acts as the settlement agent during the transfer process to protect both the buyer and the seller. However, a Transfer Fee of $5,000 is not required if the transfer is to an entity where the franchisee is the majority owner, or to their child, parent, sibling, or spouse.

This condition is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors typically want to ensure all financial obligations are met before approving a transfer. Prospective Zoomin Groomin franchisees should be aware of this requirement and plan accordingly if they consider selling their franchise in the future.