Does C12 Group provide assistance in negotiation for the lease of a site for my business?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
STANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING**
Except as listed below, C12 is not required to provide you with any assistance.
Pre-Opening Assistance
Our obligations before commencing operation of your franchise include:
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- C12 does not participate or assist in locating a site or negotiation for the purchase of or lease of a site for your business, nor does C12 approve the site of your business. C12 does not construct, remodel, or decorate your meeting premises. C12 does not hire or train employees that work for the Area Chairs' C12 businesses. C12 will engage you in a seven-step selection process including, but not limited to: initial inquiries, conversations and evaluations, application submittal and review, visitation of an existing C12 meeting, assessments (for example, on-line Leading Dimensions Profile), and due diligence (reference checks, credit check, criminal background check), exchange of disclosure documents and draft agreements, in-person meeting(s) with C12 leader(s), Board interviews, and final evaluation and examination prior to the New Chair Training.
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- Granting you a franchise to operate as a C12 franchisee within a designated Territory upon the payment of the Initial Franchise Fee (FA Sections III, IV, and V).
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- Providing you with an intensive five-week training program (New Chair Training), including four weeks of guided, self-study combined with weekly live webinar training with a C12 Trainer, followed by a one-week on-site Training Week at the C12 home office (FA Sections III, IV) which includes: orientation to C12's vision, mission, core values, doctrine, and promise; discussion of C12's process, materials, protocols, methods, affiliates, and C12 services/resources; actual CEO Forum visitation and audit; discussion of Territory development and your specific business plan and action plan; and approval of your business plan.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 21–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, C12 Group does not assist franchisees in locating or negotiating the purchase or lease of a site for their business. The franchisee is solely responsible for these activities. C12 Group also does not construct, remodel, or decorate the meeting premises.
However, C12 Group does provide guidance during the Training Week regarding the type of venue that should be arranged for introductory events and Business Forum meetings. The FDD specifies that the meeting site must maintain high-quality standards, such as a private country club or resort setting, to ensure a private, comfortable, and refreshing environment for members. Regular Business Forum meetings should not occur in member workplaces unless C12 Group grants an exception. All meeting experiences should comply with the Field Operations Guide and Meeting Playbook standards.
While C12 Group does not directly assist in site selection or negotiation, they do offer guidelines to ensure the meeting environment aligns with their brand standards and provides a suitable setting for business forums. This means franchisees have the autonomy to choose their meeting locations but must adhere to C12 Group's standards for quality and professionalism.