Does the provided text specify any contracts related to the C12 Group franchise?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 22: CONTRACTS]
THE C12 GROUP, LLC® FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This Franchise Agreement (the "Agreement") ismade on the Effective Date stated on the Summary Page (the "Effective Date") by and between The C12 Group, LLC (the "Franchisor"), a Texas Limited Liability Company, and the party or parties, whether one or more individuals or an entity, listed as Franchisee on the Summary Page (the "Franchisee").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Franchisor and Franchisee enter into this Agreement before the Lord, for His purposes, with the expectation of this relationship modeling the attributes of a covenant which is made for mutual benefit and producing great eternal fruit. In doing so, Franchisor and Franchisee promise to fulfill this Agreement in harmony with the highest standards of Christian love and consideration as contained in the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ, pledging to honor one another and to work together for the glory of God. Further, Franchisor and Franchisee openly submit all interaction subsequent to the execution of this Agreement to the scrutiny of God and our brothers and sisters in Christ, promising to do all in our power to treat each other and conduct our business affairs in love and honor toward one another and the Body of Christ;
WHEREAS, Franchisor holds the rights to effective and valuable trade names, marks, materials, processes, methods, and procedures for operating, training, and serving others in the operation of a C12 Group practice aimed at helping Christian business owners, CEOs, presidents, general managers, and their staffs 'build great businesses for a greater purpose' (the "Franchised Business"). The Franchised Business includes conducting monthly CEO Forum meetings, One-on-One consultation sessions (Focus60), and selected specialty support offerings, seminars, and mentoring processes; and
WHEREAS, Franchisor offers to franchise these rights to Franchisee and provide other services to Franchisee as specifically established in this Agreement, and Franchisee desires to obtain the benefits, rights, and services offered by Franchisor as specifically established in this Agreement and to operate a C12 Franchised Business under the terms provided in this Agreement.
TERMS
TERMS
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Franchisor and Franchisee hereby agree as follows:
I. Granted Territory, Trade Names, and Trademarks
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- Grant of Franchise and Territory. In accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Franchisor grants Franchisee the right to operate a Franchised Business within the Territory described in the map and list of zip codes attached hereto. Franchisee agrees to comply with Franchisor's rules, regulations, methods, procedures, programs, policies, and standards, as may be modified in Franchisor's sole discretion from time to time, set forth in Franchisor's Operations Manual or as otherwise communicated to Franchisee in writing and to adhere to standards of Christian conduct as established in Scripture. Franchisee shall only offer and sell those services and products that Franchisor has approved of in writing or as provided for in Franchisor's Operations Manual. Franchisor may modify the approved products or services in Franchisor's sole discretion from time to time, and Franchisee must comply with such modifications.
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- Territorial Restrictions. Franchisee will have the exclusive right to establish a C12 Group business within the Territory and to market C12 Group services, programs, and materials within the Territory.
Franchisee shall not host C12 Group meetings outside of the Territory. Franchisee may provide C12 Group services to members who live or work outside of the Territory but desire to participate in C12 Group meetings within the Territory. Similarly, individuals living within the Territory may engage with C12 Group businesses operated by other franchisees or Franchisor and its affiliates. Franchisee must reside within the Territory unless Franchisor approves otherwise in writing. Franchisee may only establish additional territories with Franchisor's written permission and by meeting Franchisor's then-current requirements for operating a C12 Group business within multiple territories. Franchisee shall not solicit current or prospective members who live and work outside of the Territory. If Franchisee is contacted by any prospective members who live and work outside of the Territory, Franchisee must inform such prospective members that there is another C12 Group business forum option (if applicable) and provide such prospective members with contact information of the C12 franchisee whose Territory the prospective members live and work within.
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- Email. Franchisor will provide Franchisee with a localized C12 website URL that is descriptive of the Franchisee's Franchised Business and Territory (e.g. www.C12 Altlanta.com) and a C12 email address (e.g., Paul. Tarsus@C12forums.com) to help Franchisee establish a unique web face consistent with C12's overall online presence. These standardized elements are owned and hosted by Franchisor at no cost to Franchisee. Additional customizations can be negotiated at cost to Franchisee, and all related digital activities must be in compliance with C12 Brand Standards and approved prior to being live online as set forth in the Operations Manual.
NORTH DAKOTA ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
With respect to Item 17(u) of the Disclosure Document and Section XII of the Franchise Agreement, in regard to Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, all arbitration or mediation must take place at a location agreeable to all parties involved and may not be remote from the franchisee's place of business.
With respect to Item 17(v) of the Disclosure Document and Section XII of the Franchise Agreement, in regard to Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, franchisees are not required to consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in Texas and may fall under the jurisdiction of the courts in North Dakota.
With respect to Item 17(w) of the Disclosure Document and Section XII of the Franchise Agreement, in regard to Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, the agreement shall be governed according to the laws of the State of North Dakota or a non-specified State agreed to by all parties.
North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, Section 51-19-10 prohibits a franchisee from waiving his rights to a jury trial. To the extent that this Franchise Agreement is governed by North Dakota law, any provisions to the contrary in the Franchise Agreement are hereby deemed to be deleted.
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the C12 Group franchise has a standard franchise agreement. The agreement outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the franchisor and the franchisee. It details the territory granted to the franchisee, allowing them the exclusive right to establish a C12 Group business and market its services within that territory. The franchisee must operate within the franchisor's rules and standards, including Christian conduct as established in Scripture.
The agreement also covers the use of trade names and trademarks, ensuring the franchisee adheres to the C12 Group's brand standards. The franchisor provides a localized website URL and email address to help the franchisee establish a consistent online presence. Additional customizations to the website can be negotiated at the franchisee's cost, subject to brand standards approval.
Addenda to the franchise agreement exist for franchisees in North Dakota and Washington, addressing specific legal requirements in those states. For example, the North Dakota addendum modifies the franchise agreement regarding arbitration, jurisdiction, governing law, and jury trial waivers to comply with the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law. The Washington addendum states that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will prevail in the event of a conflict of laws.