What agreements are binding for C12 Group franchisees?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
in the preamble of this Agreement, or other address as Franchisee may designate in writing by notice delivered in accordance with this section.
XV. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof verbal and/or written and shall not be modified or amended unless in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon Franchisee and Franchisor and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, survivors, and/or successors and assigns. The Summary Page is a part of this Agreement and all terms contained therein are incorporated herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement or in any document or agreement related to this Agreement is intended to disclaim the representations made by Franchisor in its Franchise Disclosure Document.
XVI. Invalidity
If any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed invalid and unenforceable, that provision's invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement as a whole, or any portion.
XVII. Survival
All provisions of this Agreement which impose an obligation after termination of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement and be binding on the parties.
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DATED this day of , 20 FRANCHISOR: THE C12 GROUP, LLC President Michael Sharrow, CEO & INDIVIDUAL OR PARTNERSHIP FRANCHEES SIGN BELOW (ALL MUST SIGN) %OWNERSHIP %OWNERSHIP %OWNERSHIP %OWNERSHIP GUARANTY: CORPORATE/LLC COMPANY FRANCHISEES SIGN BELDOW and on following OWNER'S ATTEST (Name of corporate franchisee) President Secretary
Attachment A
Owner's Guaranty
Each of the undersigned individuals represents and warrants that he/she owns at least five percent (5%) of the equity interests of the above-referenced entity.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 36–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement is binding upon the franchisee and the franchisor, as well as their respective heirs, administrators, executors, survivors, and/or successors and assigns. The Summary Page is considered part of the Franchise Agreement, incorporating all terms contained within it. The Franchise Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the franchisee and C12 Group, superseding any prior verbal or written agreements related to the subject matter, and can only be modified or amended in writing and signed by both parties.
All owners with a five percent (5%) or greater beneficial interest in the C12 Group franchise must agree to honor the terms of the Franchise Agreement in their individual capacities by executing the Owners Guaranty attached as Attachment A. Their liability under the agreement is joint and several. C12 Group may permit third-party investors, silent equity positions, and non-operating ownership of the franchisee, provided all proposed parties and agreements are reviewed and approved by C12 Group.
Any provisions of the Franchise Agreement that impose an obligation after termination of the agreement will continue to be binding on the parties after termination. Any notice required under the Franchise Agreement must be in writing and delivered by personal service, USPS registered or certified mail (return receipt requested, postage prepaid), or by UPS or FedEx. Notices to C12 Group should be addressed to their home office in San Antonio, TX, or another designated address, while notices to the franchisee should be sent to the address in the preamble of the Franchise Agreement, or another address designated in writing by the franchisee.