If a party has been convicted of a misdemeanor, what is the look-back period that C12 Group considers?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- C. No such party has been convicted of a felony or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge or, within the 10-year period immediately preceding the application for registration, has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a misdemeanor charge or has been the subject of a civil action alleging: violation of a franchise, antifraud, or securities law; fraud; embezzlement; fraudulent conversion, or misappropriation of property; or unfair or deceptive practices or comparable allegations.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–137)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, C12 Group considers a 10-year look-back period regarding misdemeanor convictions. Specifically, this applies to the franchisor, its predecessors, individuals identified in Item 2, or any affiliate offering franchises under C12 Group's trademark.
This means that C12 Group will review the backgrounds of these individuals and entities for any misdemeanor convictions within the 10 years prior to the franchise application. If any such convictions exist, it could potentially impact the application or the franchise relationship.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand this policy and how it might affect individuals associated with the franchisor. If there are any concerns about past misdemeanor convictions, it would be prudent to discuss them with C12 Group during the due diligence process.