Is the Zoomin Groomin Territory agreement included as an exhibit?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 48–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Zoomin Groomin Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) does not explicitly state that the Territory Agreement is included as an exhibit. However, Schedule 1 of the Franchise Agreement defines the geographic boundaries of the territory granted to the franchisee. Section 1.3.C discusses the procedure for franchisees to request permission to operate outside of their territory. Section 1.7(D) discusses funds obtained from operating outside of the rights and permissions granted in Section 1.3 within the territory of another franchisee. These funds will be passed over to the new franchisee as provided in Section 1.7 (D) of the agreement.
While the FDD mentions the territory and associated agreements, it does not confirm whether the full Territory Agreement is provided as a separate exhibit. Item 9 refers to financial statements and exhibits, and it lists Exhibit G as the Non-Disclosure Agreement and Exhibit I as the Receipt. Exhibit E-1 contains a list of the names of all franchisees and the addresses and telephone numbers of their outlets as of the end of our last fiscal year. Exhibit E-2 contains the name and last known address and telephone number of every franchisee who has had an outlet terminated, cancelled, not renewed or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under the Franchise Agreement during the most recently completed fiscal year or who has not communicated with us within 10 weeks of the Issuance Date of this Disclosure Document.
Therefore, a prospective Zoomin Groomin franchisee should confirm with the franchisor whether the Territory Agreement is included as an exhibit to the Franchise Agreement. This will allow the franchisee to fully understand the terms and conditions related to their territory and any limitations or obligations associated with it. Understanding the territory agreement is crucial for assessing the potential market and competition within the designated area.