If my Zoomin Groomin franchise terminates, am I required to pay all amounts owing to Zoomin Groomin?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ending you notice and an opportunity to cure: a. You violate any other term or condition of this Agreement, the Franchisee Operations Manual, or any other agreement with us; or
b. Any amount owing to us from you is more than 30 days past due.
8.4.No Refund of Initial Fee
We have no obligation to return or refund any fee to you upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.
8.5.Post Termination Obligations
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, including a sale of the Franchise Business, you will:
- a. Cease to operate the Franchised Business;
- b. Discontinue using any of our "Marks;"
- c. Cancel all fictitious name filings which you use that includes any of our Marks;
- d. Pay to us all amounts owing to us;
- e. Reimburse Clients for any fees paid for services not yet rendered;
- f. If requested by us, transfer to us all telephone numbers and internet listings used in relation to this Franchise Business by executing our then current form and deliver to us written proof of transfer;
- g.
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if your franchise agreement terminates or expires, you are obligated to pay all outstanding amounts to Zoomin Groomin. This requirement extends to situations involving the sale of the franchise business.
In addition to settling outstanding debts, you must cease operating the franchised business and discontinue using any of Zoomin Groomin's trademarks. You are also required to cancel any fictitious name filings that include Zoomin Groomin's marks. Furthermore, you must reimburse clients for any fees they paid for services that have not yet been rendered.
Zoomin Groomin may also request that you transfer all telephone numbers and internet listings associated with the franchise. You would need to provide written proof of this transfer. At Zoomin Groomin's option, you may also be required to assist in transferring the facility lease, either through a new lease or an assignment. Finally, you must return or certify the destruction of all paper and electronic copies of the manual and any confidential information, except for copies needed for legal or tax purposes.
This comprehensive set of post-termination obligations is typical in franchising. It ensures a clean break between the franchisee and franchisor, protecting the brand and ensuring a smooth transition, especially if the business is sold to a new franchisee.