How does the Initial Franchise Fee vary for C12 Group?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hise Fee of approximately $37,500.
For example, a metropolitan market with a defined territory possessing 1.3 Franchise Units worth of eligible customers would consist of a $32,500 Franchise Fee. On the other hand, a rural or less densely populated market representing 0.65 franchise units would consist of a $16,250 Franchise Fee. A territory of 0.92 units would still consist of a $25,000 Franchise Fee whereas a market with 0.47 units would consist of a $12,500 Franchise Fee ($12,500 being the minimum).
The Prepaid Marketing Fund for Territories with a larger number of Units (1.5 or greater) will be $10,000. Territory expansion will require a payment for each additional Unit of market potential (calculated as described here and in Item 7) according to C12's prevailing discounted Franchise Fee (i.e., currently $20,000 per Unit for expansions), with a minimum $2,500 paid to C12.
Other than as described above, all initial f
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee varies based on the market size, which is measured in franchise units. For instance, a metropolitan market with 1.3 franchise units would have a $32,500 franchise fee. A rural market with 0.65 franchise units would have a $16,250 franchise fee. A territory of 0.92 units has a $25,000 franchise fee, while a market with 0.47 units has a $12,500 franchise fee, which is the minimum.
For territories larger than 1.49 units, a prepaid marketing fund of $10,000 is required. If a franchisee expands their territory after the initial purchase, they must pay for each additional unit of market potential at the discounted rate of $20,000 per unit, with a minimum payment of $2,500 to C12 Group.
Prospective franchisees should note that these initial franchise fees, other than the training and support fee, are generally non-refundable. Understanding the market potential of the territory is crucial, as it directly impacts the initial franchise fee. C12 Group determines the market potential based on the number of eligible customers within the defined territory.