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What was the total amount of expenses for Zoomin Groomin in 2022?

Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

2024 2023 2022
Expenses
Advertising and Marketing 919,283 280,833 96,532
Amortization Expense 6,000 6,000 6,000
Area Rep Expense 1,658,376 568,628 74,059
Commissions and Consulting 167,473 198,260 9,750
Contract Labor 48,517 4,025 3,750
Filing Fees 8,569 7,905 5,951
Insurance Expense 7,492 5,368 4,203
Lease Expense 27,258 - -
Legal and Professional 68,861 12,145 10,294
Licenses & Fees 175 601 535
Meal Expense 11,695 10,425 5,372
Meeting Expense 832 2,027 10,737
Office Expense 18,731 6,775 10,885
Overhead - Corporate 634,593 394,933 118,779
Overhead - Marketing & Sales 662,427 743,021 205,038
Payroll Taxes 22,435 12,267 5,191
Postage and Shipping 3,622 1,810 1,463
Salaries and Wages 296,420 163,480 71,349
Technology Expense 30,152 32,411 33,437
Training Expense 79,407 31,004 -
Travel Expense 38,807 25,712 12,748
Van Sales Expense 13,470 6,997 1,917
Total Expenses 4,724,595 2,514,627 687,990
Net (Loss) $ (1,825,281) $ (1,117,726) $ (482,370)

Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total expenses for the company in 2022 were $687,990. This figure represents the sum of various expenses, including advertising and marketing, amortization, area rep expenses, commissions and consulting, contract labor, filing fees, insurance, legal and professional fees, licenses and fees, meal expenses, meeting expenses, office expenses, corporate and marketing overhead, payroll taxes, postage and shipping, salaries and wages, technology, training, travel, and van sales expenses.

For a prospective franchisee, understanding the franchisor's expenses can provide insight into where Zoomin Groomin is investing its resources. High advertising and marketing expenses could indicate a strong focus on brand awareness and customer acquisition, which could benefit franchisees. Significant area rep expenses might suggest a robust support system for franchisees in the field. Overhead costs reflect the expenses associated with running the corporate office and providing services to franchisees.

It's important to note that these expenses reflect the franchisor's costs and not the potential operating expenses a franchisee will incur. Franchisees should carefully review Item 7 in the FDD, which outlines the estimated initial investment, and Item 19, if available, which may provide information on franchisees' financial performance. Additionally, speaking with existing Zoomin Groomin franchisees can offer valuable insights into their actual operating expenses and profitability.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.