After termination of the Zoomin Groomin franchise agreement, is the franchisee prohibited from making disparaging comments about Zoomin Groomin?

According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are prohibited from making disparaging comments about Zoomin Groomin after the termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. Specifically, franchisees must refrain from making disparaging comments in any form about Zoomin Groomin.

This clause protects Zoomin Groomin's reputation and brand image even after a franchisee leaves the system. It prevents former franchisees from publicly criticizing the brand, which could negatively impact current franchisees, customer relationships, and the overall business.

For a prospective franchisee, this means understanding that your speech regarding Zoomin Groomin is restricted even after you are no longer affiliated with the company. Failure to comply with this provision could potentially lead to legal action by Zoomin Groomin to enforce the terms of the agreement.