What is the C12 Group franchisee's responsibility regarding biblical doctrine?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
for the mutual benefit of brothers and sisters in the Lord and for the extending of the Kingdom of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the earth. 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.
- c. Confidentiality and Conduct Upon Termination. Franchisee shall hold all materials, practices, customer lists, contact lists, and any other proprietary information concerning Franchisor, the 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);
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have a responsibility to support sound biblical doctrine within their C12 Group. Specifically, franchisees must try their best to ensure that C12 members adhere to the franchisor's code of conduct and support sound biblical doctrine. This reflects the organization's focus on Christian business leaders.
As leaders themselves, C12 Group Area Chairs are expected to maintain conduct that is "above reproach." This includes avoiding behaviors that could be questionable or cause members to stumble. Franchisees and their Area Chairs are specifically required to abstain from using all smoking products. While the FDD acknowledges that these aren't biblical mandates, they are areas of personal sacrifice and restraint expected by C12 Group to preserve Christian witness and serve C12 members.
Furthermore, the FDD states that franchisees acknowledge that being a C12 Group franchisee and Area Chair is a unique role with Kingdom responsibility. Franchisees agree to work in a manner consistent with biblical principles, contributing to unity, peace, trust, hope, love, and respect within C12 Group. This commitment extends beyond legal ethics, aiming for the mutual benefit of those in the Lord and the expansion of God's Kingdom and the Gospel.