When are the travel, food, and lodging costs for Zoomin Groomin training due?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
STIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of Expenditure | Estimated Amount (Low) | Estimated Amount (High) | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 | Check or Wire Transfer | At Signing of Franchise Agreement | Us | |
| Initial Advertising (Note 1) | $500 | $5,000 | As Incurred | Upon Opening Operations | Suppliers | |
| Cost of Travel, Food | $500 | $2,000 | As Incurred | During Training | Airlines, Lodging & Ground Transportation | |
| and Lo |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the costs for travel, food, and lodging during training are due as they are incurred. This means a franchisee should plan to pay for these expenses while they are actively participating in the training program.
The FDD specifies that the estimated amount for these costs ranges from $500 to $2,000. These payments are made directly to the airlines, lodging providers, and ground transportation services used during the training period. It is important for prospective franchisees to budget accordingly and understand that these expenses will be ongoing throughout the training.
This 'as incurred' payment schedule is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as it allows franchisees to manage their expenses directly and avoid large upfront payments to the franchisor. However, franchisees should be prepared to track and manage these expenses carefully to stay within their budget during the initial training phase with Zoomin Groomin.