What document must accompany the Associate Chair payment for a C12 Group franchise?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
plan. C12 must review and approve any such plan before it is pursued. Territory expansion will require a payment for each additional Unit of market potential (calculated as described in Item 5 & Item 7) according to C12's prevailing Franchise Fee (i.e., currently discounted for compliant franchisees seeking to expand at $20,000 per additional Unit). Any additional C12 Associate Chairs needed to service this expanded Territory must be mutually selected with the same high standards as Principal Chairs and trained according to C12's certification process. The cost for an Associate Chair for Training Weekis $10,000 and must be paid by the franchise and accompanied by a signed Associate Agreement at least two weeks prior to their Training Week. Franchise owners are required to complete the Associate Chair Checklist in
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 29–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, a signed Associate Agreement must accompany the $10,000 payment for an Associate Chair's Training Week. This payment and agreement must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the scheduled training.
This requirement ensures that C12 Group has a formal commitment from the Associate Chair before they undergo training. The Associate Agreement likely outlines the responsibilities, expectations, and terms of their association with the C12 Group franchise. This protects both the franchisee and C12 Group by establishing clear guidelines for the Associate Chair's role.
For a prospective C12 Group franchisee, this means that when expanding their territory and needing additional Associate Chairs, they must budget not only for the $10,000 training fee but also ensure the Associate Chair candidate is willing to sign the Associate Agreement. Failing to submit the agreement on time could delay the Associate Chair's training and, consequently, the expansion of services within the expanded territory. Franchise owners are also required to complete the Associate Chair Checklist in coordination with the C12 Group development manager prior to Associate.