Where in the Zoomin Groomin Franchise Agreement outlines the franchisee's territory?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Zoomin Groomin grants you the right to operate a company ("Franchised Business" or "Unit Franchise") using our System and our Marks to deliver Services solely within the geographic boundaries identified in Schedule 1 (the "Territory") during the Term by and through the Franchisee Business Entity identified on the Summary Page and signature page of this Agreement (or as a sole proprietor or partnership if there is no business entity), subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin FDD, the franchisee's territory is defined in Section 1.1.A of the Franchise Agreement, specifically within Schedule 1. This section grants the franchisee the right to operate their Zoomin Groomin business within the geographic boundaries outlined in Schedule 1. The franchisee is allowed to deliver services using Zoomin Groomin's system and marks within this designated territory during the term of the agreement.
Zoomin Groomin does not grant exclusive territories. Section 1.7.A states that while franchisees receive a protected territory, they may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other channels of distribution. The protected territory means Zoomin Groomin promises not to establish another company-owned or franchised outlet within the franchisee's designated area. However, franchisees cannot accept orders or use other distribution channels to make sales outside their territory without prior written approval from Zoomin Groomin, as detailed in Section 1.3 (C) of the agreement.
Operating outside the designated territory without permission can lead to termination of the agreement, although it is not the exclusive remedy. According to Section 1.3.C, if a franchisee operates outside their territory and within another franchisee's territory, any funds obtained from such operations may be transferred to the other franchisee, as specified in Section 1.7 (D) of the agreement. This highlights the importance of adhering to the territorial boundaries and obtaining proper authorization for any activities outside the assigned area.