What documents should franchisees consult for additional risks and uncertainties that may apply to Zoomin Groomin's business?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Franchise Disclosure Document summarizes certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement and other information in plain language. Read this Franchise Disclosure Document and all agreements carefully.
If Zoomin Groomin USA LLC d/b/a Zoomin Groomin offers you a franchise, it must provide this Franchise Disclosure Document to you fourteen (14) calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale.
Iowa requires that we give you this disclosure document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale.
Michigan requires that we give you this disclosure document at least 10 business days before the execution of any binding franchise or other agreement or the payment of any consideration, whichever occurs first.
New York requires that we give you this Disclosure Document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or ten (10) business days before the execution of the franchise or other agreement or the payment of any consideration that relates to the franchise relationship.
If Zooming Groomin USA LLC does not deliver this disclosure document on time or if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580 and the appropriate state agency listed on Exhibit C.
Your business may be subject to various federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Some state and local jurisdictions may have rules and regulations concerning animal cruelty, zoning or noise restrictions, greywater and waste disposal requirements, and other health and safety requirements.
EXHIBIT G NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
THIS NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into this day of, 20 ("Effective Date"), by and between Zoomin Groomin USA LLC ("Company"), a Virginia limited liability company at 780 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Suite 240, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, and ("Recipient") for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized disclosure of Company's Confidential Information.
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- Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means all information or data (oral, written, and electronic) disclosed or furnished by Company to Recipient, including but not limited to all business processes and information, negotiations and negotiated terms to the Franchise Agreement or other Agreement between the parties, financial data, trade secrets, customer lists, agreements, manuals, operating materials, knowledge, know-how, and all other data, regardless of whether such information is designated as "Confidential Information" at the time of its disclosure.
Confidential Information does not include information (a) already in Recipient's possession before receipt from Company; (b) that is a matter of public knowledge through no fault of Recipient; or (c) that is rightfully received by Recipient from a third party not owing a duty of confidentiality to Company.
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- Use of Confidential Information.
Recipient shall not, directly or indirectly, during the term of this Agreement or thereafter, communicate, divulge, or use any Confidential Information for the benefit of any other person, partnership, association, or corporation and shall use the Confidential Information only as authorized by Company.
Recipient agrees to take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized persons or entities from accessing Confidential Information in Recipient's possession.
Source: Item 8 — 01. Other Events. (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin Franchise Disclosure Document, prospective franchisees should carefully read the Franchise Disclosure Document and all agreements. The FDD summarizes certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement and other information. Franchisees should also pay close attention to Exhibit C, which lists the appropriate state agency to report to if the disclosure document is not delivered on time or contains false or misleading statements or material omissions.
Zoomin Groomin franchisees should also be aware of the Non-Disclosure Agreement, outlined in Exhibit G, which prevents the unauthorized disclosure of the company's confidential information. This agreement covers all information disclosed by Zoomin Groomin to the recipient, including business processes, financial data, trade secrets, customer lists, and operating materials. Franchisees are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of this information and take measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Additionally, the FDD mentions that a Zoomin Groomin franchisee's business may be subject to various federal, state, and local laws and regulations. These can include rules and regulations concerning animal cruelty, zoning or noise restrictions, greywater and waste disposal requirements, and other health and safety requirements. It is important to consult these laws and regulations to understand the specific risks and uncertainties that may apply to the Zoomin Groomin business.