THE PET ISSUE
Zoom Room: Poised to Lead the Future of Franchising
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eadquartered in Southern California since 2007, Zoom Room began franchising in 2009 and today comprises 16 franchisees and three company-owned locations. Mark Van Wye, CEO, drives day-to-day operations and the growth of its indoor dog training gyms across the United States. Under his leadership, average unit volumes have more than doubled, with year-over-year growth four times that of the pet industry as a whole, and all locations profitable in the six figures with net profit margins north of 30%.
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WHAT IS ZOOM ROOM? Zoom Room is a venturebacked indoor dog training gym that emphasizes socialization. Our motto is: We don't train dogs. We train the people who love them. With a strong appeal for millennials and welleducated active individuals, we offer small group classes, private training, playgroups, a popular dog agility league, workshops and special events. Combined with our robust pet retail product offerings, we create the perfect atmosphere for dog owners to Train, Socialize & Shop.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN AN IDEAL FRANCHISEE CANDIDATE? We welcome well-capitalized entrepreneurs who possess strong leadership skills and the desire to succeed while making a positive impact in their community. Absolutely no prior pet-related experience is required. WHERE ARE YOUR CURRENT LOCATIONS? Our pet franchise is offered in all U.S. states except Hawaii, North Dakota, South Dakota. Current and upcoming Zoom Room locations are in CA, TX, FL, WA, CO, NV, VA and AZ.