Who is responsible for paying the cost for an Associate Chair's Training Week for a C12 Group franchise?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
pliant franchisees seeking to expand at $20,000 per additional Unit). Any additional C12 Associate Chairs needed to service this expanded Territory must be mutually selected with the same high standards as Principal Chairs and trained according to C12's certification process. The cost for an Associate Chair for Training Weekis $10,000 and must be paid by the franchise and accompanied by a signed Associate Agreement at least two weeks prior to their Training Week. Franchise owners are required to complete the Associate Chair Checklist in
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 29–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise owner is responsible for covering the $10,000 cost associated with an Associate Chair's Training Week. This payment, along with a signed Associate Agreement, must be submitted at least two weeks before the training commences.
This requirement means that C12 Group franchisees need to budget for this expense when expanding their territory and adding Associate Chairs to their team. The $10,000 fee covers the training of the Associate Chair, ensuring they are aligned with C12 Group's standards and certification process. This investment is essential for maintaining the quality and consistency of services provided within the expanded territory.
Franchise owners must also complete an Associate Chair Checklist in coordination with the C12 Group development manager before the Associate Chair candidates attend New Chair Training. This collaborative approach ensures that the candidates meet the necessary alignment and success factors, further emphasizing the importance of careful selection and preparation of Associate Chairs. By requiring the franchisee to cover the training costs and adhere to the selection process, C12 Group ensures that franchisees are invested in the success of their Associate Chairs and the overall quality of their expanded operations.