Does the obligation to maintain confidentiality for Zoomin Groomin continue after the termination of the franchise agreement?

According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin FDD, the obligation to maintain confidentiality extends beyond the term of the Non-Disclosure Agreement. The Non-Disclosure Agreement states that the recipient of confidential information, which includes franchisees, shall not directly or indirectly communicate, divulge, or use any Confidential Information for the benefit of any other person, partnership, association, or corporation during the term of the agreement or thereafter.

This means that even after the franchise agreement terminates, whether through expiration or other means, the franchisee is still legally bound to protect Zoomin Groomin's confidential information. This includes business processes, financial data, trade secrets, customer lists, operating manuals, and other proprietary information. The franchisee must continue to take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to this information.

For a prospective Zoomin Groomin franchisee, this implies a long-term responsibility to safeguard the franchisor's sensitive business data. Even after exiting the franchise system, the franchisee cannot use this information for their own benefit or share it with others. Failure to comply with this obligation could result in legal action from Zoomin Groomin.