When does the franchisee typically sign the Franchise Agreement with Zoomin Groomin?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
The franchisor, Zoomin Groomin USA, LLC, is located at 780 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 240, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.
Issuance date: April 30, 2025, as amended June 3, 2025.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees in most states must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement or making a payment to Zoomin Groomin. This 14-day period allows potential franchisees to thoroughly review the document and seek professional advice before committing to the franchise. This disclosure requirement is designed to protect franchisees by ensuring they have sufficient time to make an informed decision. The issuance date for the FDD is April 30, 2025, as amended June 3, 2025.
However, the timing may vary slightly depending on the state. For example, Iowa requires that Zoomin Groomin provide the FDD to prospective franchisees at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement or making a payment. Michigan has a similar rule, mandating that the FDD be provided at least 10 business days before the execution of any binding agreement or payment of any consideration, whichever occurs first. New York also requires delivery of the FDD at the earlier of the first personal meeting or ten business days before signing the agreement or making a payment.
These state-specific regulations highlight the importance of understanding the franchise laws in the state where the franchise will be located. Franchisees should be aware of these timelines to ensure they receive the FDD in a timely manner and have adequate time to review it. If Zoomin Groomin does not deliver the disclosure document on time or if it contains false or misleading information, it could be a violation of federal and state law, which should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission and the appropriate state agency.