Anthony Polazzi’s ambitious entrepreneurial spirit recently drove him to acquire a minority interest in Zoom Room and become a franchisee of the popular indoor dog training concept ─ joining the other five successful brands housed under his portfolio, AP Franchised Concepts. From customer loyalty that puts Zoom Room in a league of its own to good unit economics, Polazzi saw an opportunity to combine financial reward with consumer satisfaction. After 17 months of redevelopment, Zoom Room is thriving with 43 locations open across the U.S., most recently building up its presence in South Florida’s Broward and Palm Beach counties by securing a 10-unit agreement.
Anthony Polizzi, the founder and president of AP Franchised Concepts and chief financial officer for Zoom Room, is proud to have secured a 10-unit agreement to open Zoom Room locations in South Florida’s Broward and Palm Beach counties. The “astounding” level of customer devotion that Zoom Room garnered, combined with its impressive unit economics, made it an attractive investment for Polazzi when he acquired a minority interest in 2017. These substantial numbers have led to a surge in popularity and rapid expansion for the indoor dog training concept, ultimately prompting Polazzi to become a franchisee and join the many other businesses in his portfolio – Bean Sprouts, Han Dynasty, Raw Jūce, The Kebab Shop, and Honor Yoga – as part of his goal to build a platform of successful brands.
Anthony Polazzi is proud to be Zoom Room’s newest franchisee, a concept that has earned almost unparalleled customer loyalty. With 43 locations available and recent adjustments made to improve the model, Polazzi is delighted to have found an opportunity to match economic benefit with customer satisfaction.
Zoom Room launched in 2008 and has distinguished itself with its positive dog training methods and focus on training pet parents to help their dogs master the skills. After initially growing to 20 units in just five years of franchising and then taking two years to rebuild its franchise infrastructure, Zoom Room relaunched franchise development efforts in 2019 and has since focused on steady, sustainable growth.
Mark and Trevor are proud of their data-driven approach, which ensures that every decision they make has a dual benefit: an advantage for the customer and an economic benefit for the franchisee. They changed their pricing structure to encourage regular attendance and implemented an organized curriculum that provides introductory and advanced classes utilizing scalable skills. This way, the Zoom Room experience is repeatable and attractive for loyal customers.
Our results speak for themselves: average monthly gross revenue was $50,103 in August 2022, with average annual gross revenue of $686,929 and average net profit of $217,047 for locations that opened before January 1, 2020. For newer locations that opened after January 1, 2020, the average gross revenue was $417,598, with an average net profit of $104,692. Zoom Room’s typical footprint is 3,000 square feet, with a total initial investment range between$271,660 and $407,410.
With 10-unit deals, Polazzi saw a “significant opportunity” to develop the brand, recognizing that the opportunity would be gone if he waited too long. Zoom Room is increasing, with a new location opening every few weeks and capitalizing on the booming pet industry. Pet owners are investing in nutrition, veterinary care, and services – making Zoom Room an attractive option for customers seeking an experience.
He confidently stated, “The next five years are going to be incredible, we’re the first to enter the market, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
The growth and success of Zoom Room in just over a decade are remarkable, with thousands of loyal customers daily entrusting Anthony Polazzi with the training of their furry family members. With bold marketing, impressive unit economics, and superior adjustability to changing market needs, it’s no wonder Polazzi was attracted to Zoom Room’s franchise opportunity. He joins the many businesses he already has in his portfolio to help build a successful platform of solid brands with customer loyalty and economic benefit. With its ride-development strategy of sustainable growth, Zoom Room will continue thriving into the future under the tutelage of its founder and newest franchisee, Anthony Polazzi.
