Under the Telephone & Internet Assignment Agreement, what does 'Franchisor' refer to for Zoomin Groomin?

According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Telephone & Internet Assignment Agreement specifies that "Franchisor" refers to Zoomin Groomin USA LLC d/b/a Zoomin Groomin. This agreement is made between Zoomin Groomin and the franchisee.

This definition is crucial because it clarifies the roles and responsibilities within the agreement, particularly concerning telephone numbers, listings, advertisements, social media accounts, domains, websites, directories, or similar items related to the franchise. Zoomin Groomin requires the franchisee to appoint them as Attorney in Fact, which takes effect upon the expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement.

Upon termination or expiration of the agreement, the franchisee's right to use the listings terminates. The franchisee is obligated to pay all outstanding amounts related to the listings and must take actions to transfer the listings to Zoomin Groomin or their designated agent upon request. These actions include installing intercept messages, disconnecting the listings, and cooperating in the removal or relisting of the listings. Zoomin Groomin may also require the franchisee to transfer all listings to them or an approved vendor.