What are the conditions under which a C12 Group franchisee is NOT permitted to relocate their business?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
curs within the geographic territory boundaries as clearly defined in
your Franchise Agreement. You, under the Franchise Agreement, are NOT permitted, under any circumstances, to relocate the business outside of your Territory. You do not automatically receive the right to additional Territory Units in your area. Additionally, there are no options, rights of first refusal or similar rights under theFranchise Agreement.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 29–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is not permitted to relocate their business outside of their assigned territory under any circumstances. However, C12 Group franchisees are permitted to relocate their business within the geographic territory boundaries as defined in their Franchise Agreement.
This restriction is significant because the territory is a crucial element of the franchise agreement, defining where the franchisee can exclusively operate. The territory is defined mutually by C12 Group and the franchisee and is based on geography, such as cities, zip codes, counties, states, or the radius around the franchisee's home address. The size of the territory is also determined by the estimated number of evangelical or "Bible-minded and practicing" Christians within the territory who are owners, chief executive officers, or equivalent senior managers of companies having headquartered in the Territory and that have at least ten employees and/or at least $1 million in annual revenue.
This policy ensures that C12 Group franchisees focus their efforts within their designated area, preventing overlap and competition between franchisees. It also protects the integrity of each territory's market potential. While relocation within the territory is allowed, moving outside it is strictly prohibited, reinforcing the importance of carefully evaluating the territory before signing the Franchise Agreement. A prospective franchisee should carefully consider the geographic territory boundaries before signing the franchise agreement.