What is the C12 Group Franchisee's obligation regarding adherence to standards of Christian conduct?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 agrees to exercise best efforts to ensure that C12 members abide by Franchisor's code of conduct and support sound biblical doctrine.
Franchisee further agrees that, as leaders of leaders, C12 Area Chairs are required to abide by a covenant of "above reproach" conduct.
Behaviors that could be questionable or cause members/customers to stumble are to be avoided by Franchisee with a high degree of wisdom and prudence.
Specifically, Franchisee and its Area Chairs shall abstain from the use of all smoking products.
Franchisor and Franchisee agree that these are not biblical mandates or evil but rather represent areas of personal sacrifice and restraint that Franchisor expects of all franchisees out of service to C12 members and preservation of Christian witness (see Romans 14:13; 1 Corinthians 8:9, 10:31-32; 2 Corinthians 6:3).
Breaches of this "above reproach" conduct, including moral turpitude, legal or illegal, are material grounds for immediate termination of thisagreement.
Franchisee shall conduct itself in any such transition so that the best interests of the group members are served and that Kingdom unity and fellowship are preserved; and (d) Franchisee shall cease using all C12 materials, trade names and marks, and implying any association with C12.
WHEREAS, Franchisor and Franchisee enter into this Agreement before the Lord, for His purposes, with the expectation of this relationship modeling the attributes of a covenant which is made for mutual benefit and producing great eternal fruit. In doing so, Franchisor and Franchisee promise to fulfill this Agreement in harmony with the highest standards of Christian love and consideration as contained in the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ, pledging to honor one another and to work together for the glory of God.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to standards of Christian conduct as established in Scripture. The Franchise Agreement is entered into with the expectation that the relationship between C12 Group and the franchisee will model Christian attributes and be fulfilled in harmony with Christian standards of love and consideration as contained in the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Both parties pledge to honor one another and work together. Franchisees agree to ensure that C12 Group members abide by the franchisor's code of conduct and support sound biblical doctrine.
As leaders, C12 Group Area Chairs are required to abide by a covenant of "above reproach" conduct, avoiding questionable behaviors that could cause members or customers to stumble. Franchisees and their Area Chairs must abstain from using all smoking products. While these aren't considered biblical mandates, C12 Group expects these sacrifices and restraints from all franchisees to serve C12 Group members and preserve Christian witness. Breaches of this conduct, including moral turpitude, are grounds for immediate termination of the agreement.
Upon termination of the agreement, franchisees must conduct themselves in a way that serves the best interests of the group members and preserves Kingdom unity and fellowship. They must also cease using all C12 Group materials, trade names, and marks, and avoid implying any association with C12 Group.