What is the C12 Group franchisee's obligation regarding residing within their assigned territory?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 12: TERRITORY
You will have a specific exclusive Territory, which is defined mutually by C12 and you and should be incorporated in your business plan development in conjunction with C12. This Territory will be defined based on geography, in terms of cities, zip codes, counties, states, or the radius around your home address. There is no minimum granted Territory size. No other franchisee shall have the right to establish, acquire, or operate a franchise within your exclusive Territory. You must reside within your Territory unless we approve otherwise. You will have the exclusive right to offer C12 services, programs, and materials in your Territory via the hosting of CEO Forum meetings and Key Players Forum meetings in that geography, with the following exceptions and restrictions:
C12 Business Forum membership is open to all qualified business owners, CEOs, and general managers (and their staffs) who agree to comply with C12's behavioral protocols, maintain confidentiality, resolve conflict through biblical methods, and participate in the C12 'iron sharpening iron' peer group process which necessitates both listening and speaking in mutual 'busines
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 29–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must reside within their assigned territory unless C12 Group approves otherwise. The territory itself is defined mutually by C12 Group and the franchisee, and it is incorporated into the franchisee's business plan development. This territory is geographically defined by cities, zip codes, counties, states, or the radius around the franchisee's home address.
Relocating the business outside of the assigned territory is not permitted under any circumstances according to the Franchise Agreement. However, franchisees are allowed to relocate their business within the geographic territory boundaries as defined in the Franchise Agreement, provided it is done at their own expense and discretion.
This residency requirement ensures that the franchisee is actively engaged and accessible within their designated market. By living within the territory, the franchisee can better understand the local business environment, build relationships with potential members, and effectively manage and grow their C12 Group business. The need for franchisor approval for out-of-territory residence provides C12 Group with oversight to maintain market coverage and franchisee engagement.