What protection does Zoomin Groomin provide to franchisees regarding the use of trademarks in Minnesota?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The franchisor will protect the franchisee's rights to use the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes or other commercial symbols or indemnify the franchisee from any loss, costs or expenses arising out of any claim, suit or demand regarding the use of the name.
Minnesota considers it unfair to not protect the franchisee's right to use the trademarks.
Refer to Minnesota Statues, Section 80C.12, Subd. 1(g).
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 the 2025 Zoomin Groomin FDD, Minnesota considers it unfair for Zoomin Groomin not to protect a franchisee's right to use the trademarks associated with the franchise. Zoomin Groomin states that it will protect a franchisee's rights to use its trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, or other commercial symbols.
Zoomin Groomin will also indemnify the franchisee from any loss, costs, or expenses arising out of any claim, suit, or demand regarding the use of the Zoomin Groomin name. This means that if a third party sues a Zoomin Groomin franchisee in Minnesota over trademark infringement related to the use of the Zoomin Groomin brand, Zoomin Groomin will cover the franchisee's losses, costs, and expenses.
This protection is significant for prospective franchisees as it reduces the risk of financial losses due to legal challenges related to trademark usage. Franchisees should still conduct their own due diligence to understand the scope of trademark protection and any potential limitations.