What was the total Legal Overhead for Zoomin Groomin in 2024?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Overhead | 57,969 | 54,450 | 37,436 |
| Sales Overhead | 604,458 | 688,571 | 167,602 |
| Total | 662,427 | 743,021 | 205,038 |
| Consulting Overhead | 95,824 | 96,872 | 3,831 |
| Training Overhead | 30,903 | - | 8,000 |
| Legal Overhead | 130,952 | 76,854 | 33,897 |
| Operations Overhead | 39,218 | 32,226 | 4,808 |
| IT Overhead | 78,100 | 11,708 | 10,881 |
| Mapping Overhead | 102,964 | 55,666 | 18,386 |
| Event Management Overhead | 26,880 | 25,692 | 9,000 |
| Accounting Overhead | 76,599 | 55,900 | 29,976 |
| Facilities Overhead | 30,301 | 31,842 | - |
| Assistant Overhead | 22,852 | 8,173 | - |
| Total | 634,593 | 394,933 | 118,779 |
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 company's Legal Overhead in 2024 was $130,952. This figure represents the total expenses Zoomin Groomin incurred for legal services and related costs during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the franchisor's overhead costs can provide insight into the financial stability and operational efficiency of the company. Legal overhead, in particular, may reflect the extent to which Zoomin Groomin relies on legal counsel for various aspects of its business, such as franchise agreements, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance.
It's important to note that overhead costs can fluctuate from year to year due to various factors, such as changes in business operations, legal requirements, or strategic decisions. Therefore, while the 2024 figure provides a snapshot of Zoomin Groomin's legal overhead, it may not necessarily be indicative of future expenses. Reviewing these figures over multiple years, as presented in the FDD, can provide a more comprehensive understanding of expense trends.