Is a C12 Group franchisee's 'Member, Vendor, or Prospect Gifts' eligible for reimbursement?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Eligible for Reimbursement | Ineligible for Reimbursement | |
|---|---|---|
| Print or Digital PR Campaign | Sports Team or Mission Trip Sponsorship | |
| Targeted Direct Mail Campaign | Event Hosting or Printing Costs | |
| Email Nurturing Campaign | Member, Vendor, or Prospect Gifts | |
| Targeted Social Media Advertising | Marketing Collateral/Material Purchase | |
| Google Ad Campaign | Lead or Contact List without Campaign | |
| Radio or TV Advertising Spots | Software Subscriptions/Membership Fees | |
| Event Sponsorship with Speaking Opportunity | Graphic Designer/Videographer Fee Consultant |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, expenses for 'Member, Vendor, or Prospect Gifts' are specifically listed as ineligible for reimbursement. This means that if a franchisee spends money on gifts for members, vendors, or potential clients, they cannot seek reimbursement for those expenses from C12 Group.
C12 Group does allow for reimbursement of certain marketing expenses, but these are limited to specific categories. To receive reimbursement, a franchisee must submit a document detailing the purpose, timeline, target audience, cost, planned activities, expected ROI, and measurement methods of their marketing initiative. C12 Group then reviews the request and approves or denies it within approximately 7-10 days.
Other expenses that are ineligible for reimbursement include sports team or mission trip sponsorships, event hosting or printing costs, marketing collateral/material purchases, lead or contact lists without a campaign, software subscriptions/membership fees, and graphic designer/videographer fees. Franchisees should carefully consider these limitations when planning their marketing and operational budgets.