Does C12 Group charge an additional cost for the materials and supplies they routinely supply?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
he ongoing operation of your C12 franchise.
C12 estimates that at least ninety percent (90%) of all materials and supplies required to facilitate an effective monthly Business Forum meeting and conduct monthly one-on-one consultation sessions with each member will be routinely supplied by C12 at no additional cost to you. The optional items which you may also order are sold at a cost intended merely to offset C12's costs. C12 aims to produce elements of its process centrally whenever this serves as an advantage (cost/quality/service) to our franchisees.
C12-branded marketing materials are to be employed in a manner consistent with C12's established brand identity and trademark, including without limitation displaying C12's name, logos, and tag lines, as they may exist from time to time, only in styles, colors, and formats as are approved by C12 (see FA Section I). You must maintain updated information regarding your local franchise on the C12 website. You are to adopt C12's standard satellite website, business card and stationery, at C12's expense, immediately upon becoming a franchisee unless otherwise given specific approval by C12.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company routinely supplies a significant portion of the materials needed for monthly Business Forum meetings and one-on-one consultations at no additional cost to the franchisee. Specifically, C12 Group estimates that at least 90% of all materials and supplies required for these activities are provided without extra charges.
However, franchisees may choose to purchase optional items, which are sold at a cost intended to merely offset C12 Group's expenses. This suggests that while the core materials are covered, there might be opportunities to enhance the member experience with additional resources available at a nominal cost. C12 Group aims to centralize the production of these materials when it offers advantages in terms of cost, quality, or service to its franchisees.
In addition, C12 Group provides a start-up supply of printed and electronic materials upon completion of initial training, along with access to online resources, at no additional cost. Franchisees can also purchase additional supplies through an exclusive web store featuring branded collateral. For monthly meetings, C12 Group supplies the agenda, curriculum, and facilitation notes at no extra cost, either in hard copy or downloadable format. Franchisees also have the option to print these materials locally at their own expense using C12 Group-specified paper.
C12 Group also covers the cost of the franchisee's standard satellite website, business cards, and stationery upon joining the franchise system. This support helps ensure brand consistency and provides franchisees with essential tools to start their operations. While franchisees may choose to supplement the provided materials with their own resources, C12 Group covers the expenses for the core materials necessary for running the franchise.