What is the C12 Group franchisee's responsibility to notify members of their options upon termination of the agreement?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e C12 brand, and C12 members confidential, and to return to Franchisor or destroy all such materials if this Agreement is terminated for any reason. Upon the termination of this Agreement, the following shall apply: (a) all members in Franchisee's Territory must be notified of Franchisee's decision to leave C12 and they must be informed of their option to continue participating in CEO Forums and Key Player Forums led by a subsequent Area Chair to be appointed by Franchisor (Franchisor will formally present this option to the members, either collectively or individually); (b) members will be free to either remain C12 members or to make alternative CEO roundtable arrangements once they have been informed of their options; (c) 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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee has specific notification responsibilities to the members within their territory. The franchisee must inform all members of the franchisee's departure from C12 Group. This notification must also include informing the members of their option to continue participating in CEO Forums and Key Player Forums under a new Area Chair appointed by C12 Group. The franchisor, C12 Group, will formally present this option to the members, either individually or as a group.
Members have the freedom to decide whether to remain C12 Group members or explore alternative CEO roundtable arrangements after they are fully informed of their options. The franchisee is obligated to conduct themselves during this transition in a manner that prioritizes the best interests of the group members and preserves unity and fellowship within the C12 Group community.
Furthermore, upon termination, the franchisee must cease all use of C12 Group materials, trade names, and marks, and avoid implying any continued association with C12 Group. This ensures a clear separation and prevents confusion among members regarding the franchisee's status and affiliation with C12 Group after the agreement ends. The franchisee must also adhere to the post-termination process for communicating the termination of the Agreement with Franchisee's C12 members as outlined in Section IV.8.c. of this Agreement.