According to the C12 Group, what is the criteria for membership eligibility?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
C12 membership is limited to Christian business Owners, CEOs, Presidents, and General Managers (and their team members) who give assent to Franchisor's Doctrine Statement or seek to understand these values and principles as they seriously consider the claims of Christ.
Each member agrees to group confidentiality, Christian conflict resolution, and being a part of an 'iron sharpening iron' peer group process that requires both listening and speaking in mutual ministry efforts.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, C12 Group membership is limited to Christian business owners, CEOs, Presidents, and General Managers, including their team members. These individuals must either assent to the C12 Group's Doctrine Statement or be open to understanding its values and principles as they consider the claims of Christ.
In addition to the faith-based criteria, each member must agree to maintain group confidentiality, adhere to Christian conflict resolution practices, and participate actively in a peer group process. This process is described as 'iron sharpening iron,' emphasizing the importance of both listening and speaking within mutual ministry efforts.
For a prospective C12 Group franchisee, this means that the pool of potential members they can recruit is specifically defined by these criteria. Franchisees must focus their marketing and recruitment efforts on individuals who meet these requirements, ensuring that the C12 Group maintains its intended community and values. This also highlights the importance of the franchisee themselves understanding and upholding these values, as they are responsible for building and managing a group of like-minded members.