What are the minimum membership fees for Key Player members in 2026 for C12 Group?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
lied by twelve (12) ("Exit Fee"). | Note 1. Certain franchisees are "grandfathered in" at lower Royalty Fee rates. Otherwise, the Royalty Fee is uniformly imposed. You will pay us a monthly Royalty Fee equal to a percentage of your monthly Gross Billings (including CEO Forums and Key Players Forums) from the prior month based on a sliding scale as defined below, with payment to be received by us no later than the fifth (5th) day of each month,
even if some billings are not actually collected. "Gross Billings" means the actual total amount that you charge on a monthly basis for your collective CEO Members' and Key Player Members' membership fees subject to the minimum individual membership fees of $1,000 for CEO Members and $475 for Key Player Members. If you charge your members less than these minimum membership fees, then your Gross Billings shall be calculated based on these minimum membership fees multiplied by the respective number of CEO Members and Key Players Members on your roster each month. If you charge more than these minimum membership fees, then Gross Billings shall be based on the higher fees that you actually charge for your memberships multiplied by the respective number of CEO Members and Key Players Members on your roster.
We may increase the minimum individual membership fees over time. The minimum membership fees for 2025 are $1,100 per CEO and $500 per Key Player. In 2026, these fees will increase to $1,
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the minimum individual membership fee for Key Player members will be $550 in 2026. This minimum fee is relevant because C12 Group franchisees pay a monthly royalty fee based on their gross billings, which includes membership fees from both CEO and Key Player members.
The royalty fee is calculated as a percentage of gross billings, and if a franchisee charges members less than the minimum fees, the gross billings will still be calculated based on these minimums. This ensures that C12 Group receives its royalty payments even if a franchisee offers discounted membership rates. The FDD specifies that C12 Group may increase these minimum individual membership fees over time.
For a prospective C12 Group franchisee, this means that even if they decide to offer introductory discounts or other promotions, they will still need to remit royalty fees to C12 Group based on the minimum membership fees. Therefore, franchisees need to carefully consider these minimums when setting their pricing strategy and forecasting their potential revenue and royalty obligations. Understanding the minimum fee structure is crucial for maintaining profitability and complying with the franchise agreement.