Does Zoomin Groomin have to post a bond for an injunction against the Recipient for breaching the Non-Disclosure Agreement?

According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the company seeks an injunction against a recipient for breaching the Non-Disclosure Agreement, the recipient waives the requirement for Zoomin Groomin to post a bond. This waiver applies to any preliminary, temporary, or permanent injunction obtained by Zoomin Groomin.

This means that a franchisee (the recipient in this case) cannot demand that Zoomin Groomin provide financial security (a bond) to cover potential damages to the franchisee if the injunction is later found to be unjustified. The franchisee essentially gives up this protection.

This waiver of bond requirement is intended to make it easier and less expensive for Zoomin Groomin to pursue legal action against franchisees who violate the Non-Disclosure Agreement. It reduces Zoomin Groomin's financial risk in seeking an injunction, as they do not have to put up money that could be lost if they don't win the case. This is a significant advantage for the franchisor in enforcing the agreement.

Franchisees should be aware of this provision, as it limits their ability to seek compensation if an injunction is wrongly issued against them. It is a fairly common practice in franchising for franchisors to include clauses that waive the bond requirement, as it protects their interests in safeguarding confidential information and enforcing contractual obligations.