What are the grounds for immediate termination of the Zoomin Groomin Franchise Agreement?

According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin FDD, there are specific conditions under which the franchise agreement can be terminated immediately by the franchisor. These conditions, outlined in Item 17.h, include insolvency, abandonment of the franchise, mutual agreement to terminate the agreement, or making a material misrepresentation. Zoomin Groomin can also terminate immediately if the franchisee violates a law and fails to correct the violation within 10 days of receiving notice, engages in repeated breaches of the agreement, or receives a judgment against them.

Additional grounds for immediate termination by Zoomin Groomin include a criminal conviction, owing money to Zoomin Groomin that is more than 5 days past due, or creating an imminent danger to public health or safety. It is important to note that Item 17.g is modified to allow Zoomin Groomin to terminate the agreement after providing written notice and a 60-day opportunity to cure a breach of the Franchise Agreement, in addition to the immediate termination grounds specified in Item 17.h.

Prospective Zoomin Groomin franchisees should carefully review Item 17 in its entirety and discuss these termination conditions with a franchise attorney. Understanding these conditions is crucial, as they define the circumstances under which the franchisee could lose their franchise rights without the opportunity to remedy the situation, except for a standard breach of contract where a 60-day cure period is provided.