For a "doing business as" name for an entity that owns a Zoomin Groomin franchise, what designation must follow "Zoomin Groomin"?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not use the words "Zoomin Groomin" or any confusingly similar words as any part of the name of a corporation, LLC, or other entity. However, "Zoomin Groomin" followed by your entity number, or such other designation as we will specify, will be your "doing business as" name for an entity which owns this franchise, sometimes also called your "assumed name," "trading as" name, or "fictitious name."
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee chooses to operate their Zoomin Groomin franchise under a business entity, they cannot simply use "Zoomin Groomin" as the entity's name. However, they can use "Zoomin Groomin" followed by the entity number or another designation specified by Zoomin Groomin. This full name will serve as the "doing business as" (DBA) name, also referred to as the assumed, trading as, or fictitious name.
This requirement ensures that while franchisees can operate under a business entity, they must clearly identify themselves as a Zoomin Groomin franchise. The entity number or other designation helps to differentiate individual franchise locations and maintain brand consistency. It also allows Zoomin Groomin to track and manage its franchisees effectively.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that when establishing their business entity, they need to coordinate with Zoomin Groomin to determine the appropriate designation to follow "Zoomin Groomin" in their DBA name. This is a crucial step in setting up the legal and operational structure of the franchise and ensuring compliance with Zoomin Groomin's brand standards and legal requirements.