Does Zoomin Groomin have any pending civil actions alleging misappropriation of property?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Except as provided above, the following applies to the franchisor, its predecessor, a person identified in Item 2, or an affiliate offering franchises under the franchisor's principal trademark:
- A. No such party has an administrative, criminal or civil action pending against that person alleging: a felony, a violation of a franchise, antitrust, or securities law, fraud, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, misappropriation of property, unfair or deceptive practices, or comparable civil or misdemeanor allegations.
- B. No such party has pending actions, other than routine litigation incidental to the business, which are significant in the context of the number of franchisees and the size, nature or financial condition of the franchise system or its business operations.
- C. No such party has been convicted of a felony or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge or, within the 10-year period immediately preceding the application for registration, has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a misdemeanor charge or has been the subject of a civil action alleging: violation of a franchise, antifraud, or securities law; fraud; embezzlement; fraudulent conversion or misappropriation of property; or unfair or deceptive practices or comparable allegations.
Source: Item 17 — g. of the Disclosure Document is modified to state that, in addition to the grounds for immediate termination specified in Item 17.h., the franchisor can terminate upon written notice and a 60 day opportunity to cure for a breach of the Franchise Agreement. (FDD pages 51–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are specific stipulations regarding civil actions against the franchisor. The FDD states that no administrative, criminal, or civil action is pending against Zoomin Groomin, its predecessors, individuals identified in Item 2, or affiliates offering franchises under the company's principal trademark, alleging misappropriation of property.
Furthermore, the document clarifies that there are no pending actions against Zoomin Groomin, other than routine litigation incidental to the business, which are significant in the context of the number of franchisees and the size, nature, or financial condition of the franchise system or its business operations. This suggests that while minor legal issues might arise, none are substantial enough to significantly impact the franchise system.
Additionally, the FDD confirms that none of the aforementioned parties have been convicted of a felony or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge, or within the 10-year period preceding the application for registration, been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a misdemeanor charge, or been the subject of a civil action alleging misappropriation of property. This provides assurance that Zoomin Groomin and its key stakeholders have not faced significant legal issues related to misappropriation of property in the recent past.