Does Zoomin Groomin require franchisees to enter into a Franchise Agreement?

This contract ("Agreement") is between Zoomin Groomin USA LLC ("Zoomin Groomin", "we", "us", or "our") the entity and all Signators identified on the signature page, in your personal capacity, (collectively "Franchisee", "you", or "your").

RECITALS

Zoomin Groomin has developed a system ("Franchise System") to deliver mobile pet grooming services and related products (collectively the "Services"). The Franchise System utilizes prescribed marketing techniques and operating procedures to deliver outstanding service to pet owners ("Clients").

We seek to identify and recruit candidates with the ability to deliver outstanding Client service in a defined Territory who are willing to own at least one Franchised Business.

Franchisee seeks to use the Franchise System and the Services to profitably deliver an outstanding Client experience.

For mutual promises expressed in this Agreement, along with other valuable consideration, the receipt of which is acknowledged, Zoomin Groomin and Franchisee (collectively "the Parties") will be bound as follows:

1. Scope

1.1.Franchise Relationship

A. Grant of Franchise

Zoomin Groomin grants you the right to operate a company ("Franchised Business" or "Unit Franchise") using our System and our Marks to deliver Services solely within the geographic boundaries identified in Schedule 1 (the "Territory") during the Term by and through the Franchisee Business Entity identified on the Summary Page and signature page of this Agreement (or as a sole proprietor or partnership if there is no business entity), subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)