What are C12 Group members free to do after being informed of their options following a franchisee's termination?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, following the termination of a C12 Group franchise agreement, members within the franchisee's territory must be informed about the franchisee's departure. C12 Group will present these members with the option to continue participating in CEO Forums and Key Player Forums under a new Area Chair appointed by C12 Group.
After being informed of their options, C12 Group members are free to either remain members, continuing their participation in the forums with the new Area Chair, or to seek alternative CEO roundtable arrangements. This ensures that members have a choice regarding their continued engagement with C12 Group after a franchisee's termination.
The departing franchisee is obligated to conduct themselves in a way that prioritizes the best interests of the group members during the transition, maintaining unity and fellowship within the group. Additionally, the franchisee must cease using all C12 Group materials, trade names, and marks, and avoid implying any continued association with C12 Group.