Zoom Room
How do you develop the best pet franchise? To build a thriving pet franchise, Zoom Room® has redefined the indoor dog training experience. We’re not just training dogs—we’re empowering the people who love them. Our innovative approach focuses on socialization, creating a positive environment where dogs and their owners can grow together. Appealing especially to millennials and educated, active individuals—particularly women—Zoom Room has tapped into a loyal, passionate market that values the well-being of their pets. Our revenue model is diverse, with steady streams from dog training classes, socialization events, and retail products. What sets us apart? The low initial investment. With a small footprint of 3,000 square feet, minimal staffing requirements (just two people), and zoning flexibility, the barriers to entry are much lower than typical franchises. Plus, with owners accompanying their dogs throughout each session, liability remains minimal. Zoom Room’s model delivers six-figure profitability driven by extraordinary customer loyalty. Our clients stay with us for years, and lifetime spending can be up to 100 times the cost of acquisition. We consistently outshine competitors, with more 5-star reviews than any other dog training business in America and a customer recommendation score that rivals that of tech giants like Apple and Amazon. Beyond business, Zoom Room fosters a strong sense of community by partnering with animal rescues and charitable organizations. It’s more than just a franchise—it’s the heartbeat of the dog-loving community, hosting popular and well-attended events that bring responsible pet owners together.
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Brand highlights
- CEOMark Van Wye
- Headquarters11836 Teale Street, Culver City, CA, 90230
- Year founded2007
- Year started franchising2009
- IndustryPets
- Locations open68 (+54 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$302,523 - $464,712
- Franchise fee$49,500
- Royalty8% of weekly Gross Sales
- Brand fund1%
- Required Liquid Capital$200,000
- Required Net Worth$750,000
- Average Gross Sales$609,066
- Net Profit Margin (top 25%)29.6%
Brand superpowers
Dog Franchise under 500k
Labor Light (5-7 total employees)
Low Liability
Excellent Training & SupportCommunity Engagement
Innovative Technology
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Ideal candidate profile
Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Marketing Experience Preferred
Community Centric
Sales or Management Experience
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2024-12-16
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Zoom Room, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Zoom Room franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Zoom Room franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Zoom Room franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Zoom Room. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Zoom Room provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 68 |
| Franchise locations | 64 |
| Corporate locations | 4 |
System growth over time
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Based on 2 reviews
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 1
Mar 19, 2026The franchisee expressed an exceptionally positive view of the brand. They report excellent onboarding and ongoing support, with financial results and ROI meeting expectations, and they would readily repurchase and recommend the franchise; they also highlight a strong culture grounded in shared values. The only noted gap was that the recommended time commitment aligned with expectations only moderately, and they suggest exploring data-monetization partnerships and strengthening vendor relationships to help lower insurance and software costs.
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CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 2
Mar 11, 2026The franchisee expressed an extremely positive view of the brand, indicating strong satisfaction and a high likelihood to repurchase, expand, and recommend. They highlighted excellent onboarding and ongoing support, along with effective technology and an easy hiring experience. Financial results and ROI are meeting expectations and the franchisor’s customer acquisition guidance is effective, though they noted the business requires meaningful time and effort, with significant rewards.
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