During the term of the Zoomin Groomin agreement, what activities are considered 'Restricted Activities'?

According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Restricted Activities' during the term of the agreement involve unfair competition with the franchisor. Specifically, a franchisee cannot directly or indirectly own, operate, or have any interest in any competitive business. Furthermore, franchisees are prohibited from assisting anyone else in competing with Zoomin Groomin within the United States or its territories. A competitive business is defined as one that offers mobile pet grooming or related pet products and services.

This non-compete clause ensures that franchisees focus their efforts on growing their Zoomin Groomin business and do not divert resources or knowledge to competing ventures. It protects Zoomin Groomin's market share and brand integrity by preventing franchisees from leveraging the franchisor's system and resources to benefit a competing business. This restriction applies throughout the entire term of the Franchise Agreement.

For a prospective franchisee, this means a complete commitment to the Zoomin Groomin system is required. They cannot operate a competing business simultaneously, even if it's under a different brand or business structure. This restriction is common in franchising to protect the franchisor's investment in its brand and system. Franchisees should carefully consider this restriction and ensure they are fully committed to the Zoomin Groomin business model before signing the agreement.