Does Zoomin Groomin reserve the right to revoke approval of a supplier?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you wish to propose another supplier, you must do so in writing. We will review the supplier to determine whether to consider adding the supplier to our list of approved vendors. We reserve the right to approve or revoke approval of any supplier. We will notify you within 30 days if we approve or disapprove of an alternative supplier. If we have not responded within 30 days, then the request is deemed approved if the alternative supplier meets the requirements as specified in the Manual. If we revoke approval for a supplier, we will provide written notice to you.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Zoomin Groomin retains the right to both approve and revoke approval of any supplier. If a franchisee wishes to propose a new supplier, they must submit the proposal in writing. Zoomin Groomin will then review the supplier to determine whether to add them to the approved vendor list.
Zoomin Groomin will notify the franchisee of their decision within 30 days. If Zoomin Groomin fails to respond within 30 days, the request is considered approved, assuming the alternative supplier meets the requirements outlined in the Operations Manual.
If Zoomin Groomin decides to revoke approval for a supplier, they will provide written notice to the franchisee. This policy ensures that Zoomin Groomin maintains control over the quality and consistency of products and services used within its franchise system, while also allowing franchisees to suggest alternative suppliers under certain conditions.