Does the Minnesota addendum state that Zoomin Groomin defers the receipt of the initial franchise fee?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of this franchise agreement, which constitutes a waiver of rights granted under the Act, is superseded.
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- You agree to bring any claim against us, including our present and former employees and agents, which in any way relates to or arises out of this Agreement, or any of the dealings of the parties hereto, solely in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association.
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| ZOOMIN GROOMIN USA LLC | |
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VIRGINIA ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
If any of the terms of the Franchise Agreement are inconsistent with the terms below, the terms below control.
"No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by you in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by us, any franchise seller, or any other person acting on our behalf. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise."
Initial Fee Deferral:
The Franchise Agreement is modified to also provide as follows: "The Virginia State Corporation Commission's Division of Securities and Retail Franchising requires us to defer payment of the initial franchise fee and other initial payments owed by franchisees to the franchisor until the franchisor has completed its pre-opening obligations under the franchise agreement."
| FRANCHISEE: | FRANCHISOR: ZOOMIN GROOMIN USA LLC D/B/A ZOOMIN GROOMIN |
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WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND RELATED AGREEMENT
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. This Addendum applies if: (a) the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington; (b) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
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- Conflict of Laws. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
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- Franchisee Bill of Rights. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor, including in the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions that supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor.
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Zoomin Groomin Franchise Disclosure Document excerpts provided, there is no Minnesota addendum included. However, addenda for Virginia, Illinois, and North Dakota are present. The Virginia addendum states that the initial franchise fee is deferred until Zoomin Groomin has completed its pre-opening obligations. The Illinois addendum also states that the collection of all initial fees is deferred until Zoomin Groomin has satisfied its pre-opening obligations and the franchisee has commenced business, a requirement imposed by the Illinois Attorney General's Office due to the franchisor's financial condition.
Since a Minnesota addendum is not included in the provided excerpts, it is not possible to determine whether Zoomin Groomin defers the receipt of the initial franchise fee in Minnesota based solely on this document.
A prospective franchisee in Minnesota should specifically ask Zoomin Groomin about any addenda applicable to their state and whether there are specific regulations regarding the payment of the initial franchise fee. This information is crucial for understanding the financial obligations and the timing of payments when starting a Zoomin Groomin franchise in Minnesota.