Is there a modification to any provision in the Zoomin Groomin franchise agreement requiring the franchisee to indemnify the franchisor?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Indemnification.
Any provision in the franchise agreement or related agreements requiring the franchisee to indemnify, reimburse, defend, or hold harmless the franchisor or other parties is hereby modified such that the franchisee has no obligation to indemnify, reimburse, defend, or hold harmless the franchisor or any other indemnified party for losses or liabilities to the extent that they are caused by the indemnified party's negligence, willful misconduct, strict liability, or fraud.
Source: Item 17 — g. of the Disclosure Document is modified to state that, in addition to the grounds for immediate termination specified in Item 17.h., the franchisor can terminate upon written notice and a 60 day opportunity to cure for a breach of the Franchise Agreement. (FDD pages 51–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin FDD, there is a modification to the indemnification clause within the franchise agreement. The modification states that Zoomin Groomin franchisees are not obligated to indemnify, reimburse, defend, or hold harmless Zoomin Groomin or any other indemnified party for losses or liabilities resulting from the indemnified party's negligence, willful misconduct, strict liability, or fraud.
In simpler terms, this means that if Zoomin Groomin is responsible for damages due to their own actions (negligence, misconduct, etc.), the franchisee is not required to cover those costs. This modification protects franchisees from being liable for Zoomin Groomin's mistakes or intentional wrongdoing.
This is a beneficial modification for prospective Zoomin Groomin franchisees as it limits their financial exposure and liability. Franchise agreements often contain indemnification clauses that can place a significant burden on the franchisee, so this modification offers a degree of protection. Franchisees should still carefully review the entire franchise agreement and consult with an attorney to fully understand their rights and obligations.