Concept Description
Welcome to the world of Zoom Room – the ultimate destination for all your pet needs! As a Zoom Room franchisee, you’ll be at the forefront of the pet industry, offering a unique and comprehensive approach to pet care that is unmatched by any other franchise.
With Zoom Room, you’ll be offering a one-stop-shop for all pet parents, where they can find everything from high-quality training classes to interactive play sessions and even retail items. Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to provide a safe and fun environment for pets and their owners to bond, play, and learn together.
As a Zoom Room franchisee, you’ll benefit from our proven business model, extensive training programs, and ongoing support from our dedicated team of experts. You’ll also have the freedom to customize your franchise to meet the specific needs of your local market, ensuring that your Zoom Room is the go-to destination for pet parents in your community.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the world of franchising, Zoom Room offers an exciting opportunity to build a successful business while making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners. With a proven track record of success, a growing customer base, and a passionate community of franchisees, there has never been a better time to join the Zoom Room family.
Testimonials
Testimonial about training:
“The deep, “hands on” instruction to become a dog trainer was thorough, comprehensive and taught in a way where anyone would feel comfortable with the course work.”
Testimonial about joining Zoom Room:
“We are approaching our fifth year in business and we’re proud to say that we’ve had a core group of customers that will be celebrating with us since day one.”
“Zoom Room wants us to succeed and it really shows through everything that they do. I fell in love with it. Mark has always been there to support us in everything we wanted to do as business owners and helped us through it.”
“My favorite part about owning a Zoom Room is being able to work with dogs and people who love dogs.”
Publicity
Great podcast for FBA members to listen to. CEO, Mark Van Wye talks about the evolution of the brand on Franchise Today.
“Mark Van Wye, CEO of Zoom Room, Taking a Second Bite and Getting it Right!”
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2021/04/21/mark-van-wye-ceo-of-zoom-room-taking-a-second-bite-and-getting-it-right
Podcast to share with candidates:
“ZOOM ROOM REVISITED- 10 YEARS LATER (Six Figure Dog Business)”
https://www.petliferadio.com/sixfigureep87.html
Articles to share with candidates:
- August 2022 Entrepreneur Interview with Zoom Room CEO, Mark Van Wye:
“When This Dog Training Company Went Off-Course, The Owner Took a Time-Out. Here’s How He Got It Back on All Fours.”
https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/when-this-dog-training-company-went-off-course-the-owner/432593 - December 2022 Franchise Wire Article about the pet industry written by Mark Van Wye:
“Pet Franchises Lead the Pack in 2023”
https://www.franchisewire.com/pet-franchises-lead-the-pack-in-2023/
Unit Option
Single, Multiple
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 64
Corporate Owned Units: 5
Projected New Units: 40
Year Established: 2007
First Year Franchised: 2009
Type of Business: Franchise
Hours of Operation: Weekends Required
Number of Employees: Small (1-5)
History:
Zoom Room is a venture-backed indoor dog training gym with low start up costs and a profitable business model. The majority of our clients come to us for basic obedience or puppy training, but end of coming back for workshops, agility class and delicious treats. During these last few years we’ve continued to experience year over year growth, new store openings and multiple new franchisee sign ups. This is an ideal pet franchise opportunity as we provide a profitable turnkey business for people who want to go into business for themselves, but not by themselves. No prior experience is required, just the desire to hang out with dogs and puppies all day.
We are different from other training concepts, as we are not a drop-off training facility. Owners are always present and engaged with their dogs during classes. Our motto says it for us: We don’t train dogs. We train the people who love them. We utilize only scientifically proven positive reinforcement training methods.
As of July 31, 2023 we have a total of 128 locations — 50 stores open and 78 coming soon.
Availability
Territories: United States, Canada: Willing to Register
Financials
Liquidity: $200,000
*Investment Range: $317,600 - $489,450
**Average Investment: $335,000 - $407,410
Provided by the Franchisor
Minimum Net Worth: $750,001 to $1,000,000
6 Month Cash: $30,001
Franchise Fee: $49,500
Royalty: 8%
Royalty Description: 8% of weekly Gross Sales due each Monday.
Advertising: Local: You must spend at least two percent (2%) of your monthly Gross Sales on local advertising, with a minimum required monthly spend of $1,000.
National Advertising: 1% of weekly Gross Sales.
Ramp-Up: 4 to 6 months
Passive Ownership: Semi- passive at onset (they can hire a manager to run business)
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Passive Ownership Explain: We refer to it as semi-absentee. There are steps within the first year or so that they will need to be involved in. As the business is set up and established they will be able to do less.
Available Discounts
- Veterans
Discount Description: Veterans: 10% off the initial franchise fee.
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: 120 hours
Training Description:
We provide you an Initial Training Program consisting of our Online Training Program, Webinar Workshops, and In-person Training that covers materials aspects of the Zoom Room Franchised Business. Webinar Workshops and In-person Training are offered several times a year via a virtual meeting space platform (Webinar Workshops) and then at our Culver City, California office, or one of our Zoom Room training facilities around the country (In-person Training), as we designate. You must have at least two trainers that have successfully completed the Online Training Program, Webinar Workshops, and In-person Training, in order to open your Zoom Room Franchised Business.
Operational and Marketing Tools:
All franchisees receive access to an extensive Operations Manual, as well as other resources on our online portal. At the same time we provide continual training and workshops for our franchisees on various subjects.
Each franchisee is in charge of their own marketing, but we do provide guidance and support on various types of recommended marketing activities. Franchisees will receive access to customizable materials for both print and online use.
Franchisees will also use our online software for client tracking and class scheduling.
Financing Assistance: Available
