What documents outline the rules and regulations that C12 Group franchisees must follow?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nchisor and Franchisee hereby agree as follows:
I. Granted Territory, Trade Names, and Trademarks
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- Grant of Franchise and Territory. In accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Franchisor grants Franchisee the right to operate a Franchised Business within the Territory described in the map and list of zip codes attached hereto. Franchisee agrees to comply with Franchisor's rules, regulations, methods, procedures, programs, policies, and standards, as may be modified in Franchisor's sole discretion from time to time, set forth in Franchisor's Operations Manual or as otherwise communicated to Franchisee in writing and to adhere to standards of Christian conduct as established in Scripture. Franchisee shall only offer and sell those services and products that Franchisor has approved of in writing or as provided for in Franchisor's Operations Manual. Franchisor may modify the approved products or services in Franchisor's sole discretion from time to time, and Franchisee must comply with such modifications.
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- Territorial Restrictions. Franchisee will have the exclusive right to establish a C12 Group business within the Territory and to market C12 Group services, programs, and materials within the Territory.
Franchisee shall not host C12 Group meetings outside of the Territory. Franchisee may provide C12 Group services to members who live or work outside of the Territory but desire to participate in C12 Group meetings within the Territory. Similarly, individuals living within the Territory may engage with C12 Group businesses operated by other franchisees or Franchisor and its affiliates. Franchisee must reside within the Territory unless Franchisor approves otherwise in writing. Franchisee may only establish additional territories with Franchisor's written permission and by meeting Franchisor's then-current requirements for operating a C12 Group business within multiple territories.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, the rules and regulations for franchisees are primarily detailed in the Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual. The Franchise Agreement grants the franchisee the right to operate within a specific territory but mandates compliance with C12 Group's rules, regulations, methods, procedures, programs, policies, and standards. These standards can be modified at C12 Group's discretion and are communicated through the Operations Manual or in writing. Franchisees must also adhere to standards of Christian conduct.
The Operations Manual provides specific guidelines on how the C12 Group business should be run, covering aspects such as the services and products offered, the use of C12 Group's intellectual property, and the maintenance of brand standards. Franchisees are required to use C12 Group's agendas, facilitation standards, materials, segments, forms, logos, websites, and formats, adhering strictly to the C12 Brand Standards Guide. They must also establish fixed meeting dates and locations and follow standard service delivery approaches.
Furthermore, franchisees must adhere to C12 Group's basic business model, including standard processes, due dates, and payments, which may be revised periodically. Compliance with these standards is essential for maintaining the franchise and ensuring consistency across all C12 Group businesses. Franchisees are expected to stay updated with any modifications to these standards and implement them in their operations.