Must a Zoomin Groomin franchisee purchase designated safety equipment?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
your activity. All insurance policies must name us as an "additional insured" party.
Safety and Personal Protection Equipment. You must purchase such safety equipment as we may designate and subject to any specifications we may issue, which may include a vendor designation.
Supplies/Inventory. You must purchase such supplies and inventory as we may designate and subject to any specifications we may issue, which may include a vendor designation.
Vehicle. You must purchase a mobile pet grooming vehicle (the "Vehicle") according to our specifications and from an approved vendor**.** However, you are responsible for investigating and ensuring compliance with your state's Osha requirements as they relate to your Vehicle. The Vehicle must display the Marks in the manner specified in the guidelines we provide.
Whether We or Our Affiliates are Approved Suppliers:
We are an approved supplier of Advertising and Marketing material.
Our affiliates are not approved suppliers of any required purchases of products or services.
Officer Interests in Suppliers:
Sandra Stow, Donna Sheehey and John T. Hewitt own an interest in us. Neither the franchisor nor its officers own any interest in any other supplier.
Alternative Suppliers:
If you wish to propose another supplier, you must do so in writing. We will review the supplier to determine whether to consider adding the supplier to our list of approved vendors. We reserve the right to approve or revoke approval of any supplier. We will notify you within 30 days if we approve or disapprove of an alternative supplier. If we have not responded within 30 days, then the request is deemed approved if the alternative supplier meets the requirements as specified in the Manual. If we revoke approval for a supplier, we will provide written notice to you.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase safety equipment that the company designates. These purchases are subject to any specifications Zoomin Groomin issues, which may include designating specific vendors.
In addition to safety equipment, franchisees must also purchase designated supplies and inventory, adhering to Zoomin Groomin's specifications, which may also involve purchasing from designated vendors. Zoomin Groomin also requires franchisees to use specific computer hardware, software, Point of Sale systems, Credit Card Merchant Accounts, and CRM systems as detailed in the Operations Manual, potentially including vendor designations.
Zoomin Groomin has the right to approve or revoke approval of any supplier. If a franchisee wishes to propose an alternative supplier, they must submit a written request. Zoomin Groomin will review the supplier and notify the franchisee of their decision within 30 days. If no response is received within 30 days, the request is deemed approved if the alternative supplier meets the requirements specified in the Operations Manual. Specifications and standards are issued and modified through the Operations Manual or informational bulletins.
While Zoomin Groomin does not currently derive revenue from required purchases, they reserve the right to do so in the future. Required purchases are estimated to be approximately 60-80% of all purchases and leases to establish a franchise and approximately 10-20% of operating costs. Designated suppliers may make payments to Zoomin Groomin from franchisee purchases, although they did not receive any supplier rebates for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.