What is the required wheelbase and roof height for a vehicle used in a Zoomin Groomin franchise?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note 3: Vehicle. Your Franchised Business will be operated out of a Vehicle. You must purchase or lease at least one Vehicle that meets our specifications and is suitable for operation of a Zoomin Groomin mobile pet grooming business. The low end assumes you will lease the vehicle, and the high end assumes you will purchase the vehicle. Typically, our franchisees purchase a Ram ProMaster 3500 with a high roof and extended wheelbase or a Ford Transit Cargo Van with a high roof and extended wheelbase.
Each Vehicle must be upfitted to our specifications before you can begin operation of a Zoomin Groomin mobile pet grooming business. Upfitting includes an extensive interior modification to equip the Vehicle with certain pet grooming equipment and a Zoomin Groomin vinyl wrap. You must use a professional vendor approved by us for the upfitting. We have approved several vendors offering various interior upfitting layouts. Your price will vary based on layout, options, and vendor choice. You will also need to arrange transport between dealers, vendors, and yourself. An estimate for the cost of transportation fees are included in the high end of this total.
If you lease the Vehicle, we estimate the down payment will be at least 10% of the total Vehicle purchase price (van, upfitting, and transport) but will vary based on your credit worthiness. We have included the costs of upfitting and transport in the vehicle lease estimate because existing franchisees of ours have reported that they have financed these costs into their vehicle lease.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their mobile pet grooming business out of a vehicle that meets specific requirements. The FDD specifies that franchisees typically purchase a Ram ProMaster 3500 or a Ford Transit Cargo Van, both of which must have a high roof and extended wheelbase.
The vehicle must also be upfitted to Zoomin Groomin's specifications, which involves extensive interior modifications to accommodate pet grooming equipment and a Zoomin Groomin vinyl wrap. Franchisees are required to use a professional vendor approved by Zoomin Groomin for this upfitting process. The cost of upfitting can vary depending on the chosen layout, options, and vendor.
Prospective franchisees should note that Zoomin Groomin may allow the purchase of a used, low-mileage vehicle in good condition, subject to approval. The FDD emphasizes that Zoomin Groomin does not provide any guarantees regarding vehicle availability or financing, nor do they finance any portion of the vehicle expense. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring the vehicle complies with all state OSHA requirements.