Does the Zoomin Groomin franchise guarantee the availability of suitable vehicle financing?

According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company does not guarantee the availability of vehicle financing. The FDD states that Zoomin Groomin makes no guarantee regarding the availability of a suitable vehicle, financing, nor do they finance any portion of the vehicle expense. This means that franchisees are solely responsible for securing their own vehicle and the necessary financing.

While Zoomin Groomin does not guarantee or provide financing, they do provide some assistance by approving vendors for vehicle upfitting and negotiating purchase agreements with certain vehicle upfitters, which includes discounted pricing terms for the benefit of their franchisees. The estimated initial investment for the vehicle purchase and upfit ranges from $9,274 to $130,000, depending on whether the franchisee chooses to lease or purchase a new or used vehicle and the upfitting package selected. The low-end estimate is based on leasing a vehicle at MSRP with required features and the most economical upfitting package, while the high-end estimate is based on purchasing a new vehicle at full MSRP with required features and the highest-priced upfitting package.

Prospective Zoomin Groomin franchisees should carefully consider the costs associated with acquiring a suitable vehicle and explore financing options independently. Since the down payment for a vehicle lease is estimated to be at least 10% of the total vehicle purchase price (including the van, upfitting, and transport), a franchisee's creditworthiness will be a factor. It is important to note that taxes and delivery fees are not included in the estimated initial investment and will vary depending on the franchisee's location. Franchisees should also be prepared to arrange transport between dealers, vendors, and themselves, as the cost of transportation fees is included in the high end of the total vehicle purchase and upfit estimate.