Who owns the Zoomin Groomin location in Parker and Castle Pines?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
. A year will include each fiscal year (including any partial year) ending on December 31.
1.7.Dual Distribution
A. Protected Territory
You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control. However, you will receive a protected territory, meaning a geographical area within which we promise not to establish a Zoomin Groomin company owned or franchised outlet. You may not accept orders from consumers to provide Services outside of your Territory, nor may you use other channels of distribution, such as the Internet, catalog sales, telemarketing, or other direct marketing, to make sales outside your Territory without our prior written approval as provided in Section 1.3 (C) of this Agreement.
B. Limitations on Exclusivity
Your right to exclusivity is limited by our Reserved Rights under Section 1.1. (E) of this Agreement and this Section 1.7. You may also face competition from other franchisees, outlets that we own, other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control for a Client that resides in your Territory.
C. Other Brands
We or an affiliate may make sales within your Territory using trademarks different from the ones you will use under this Agreement. As of the Effective Date, we and our parent plan to establish (or acquire) and operate or franchise a business under a different trademark which will sell goods or services similar to those you will offer. Under this plan, franchisees will offer pet grooming services through brick-and-mortar locations under a different trademark.
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document does not explicitly state who owns the Zoomin Groomin locations in Parker and Castle Pines. However, it does provide information regarding territory and competition. According to the FDD, franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, outlets that Zoomin Groomin owns, or other channels of distribution or competitive brands that Zoomin Groomin controls.
Zoomin Groomin does grant a protected territory, meaning a geographical area within which they promise not to establish a company-owned or franchised outlet. However, this exclusivity is limited, and franchisees may still face competition within their territory from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels controlled by Zoomin Groomin. Additionally, Zoomin Groomin or its affiliates may make sales within a franchisee's territory using different trademarks, potentially offering similar goods or services.
To determine who specifically owns the Zoomin Groomin locations in Parker and Castle Pines, a prospective franchisee should ask Zoomin Groomin directly during their due diligence. This inquiry should clarify whether those locations are company-owned, franchised, or operated under a different trademark by an affiliate. Understanding the ownership structure and competitive landscape is crucial for assessing the potential success of a franchise in a given territory.