Does the C12 Group selection process include a criminal background check?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
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's selection process for new franchisees does include a criminal background check. As part of the seven-step selection process, C12 Group conducts due diligence that includes reference checks, a credit check, and a criminal background check. This is part of the pre-opening assistance that C12 Group provides to potential franchisees.
This background check is part of a larger evaluation process that C12 Group uses to determine if a candidate is suitable to become a franchisee. The selection process also includes initial inquiries, conversations and evaluations, application submittal and review, visitation of an existing C12 meeting, assessments (for example, on-line Leading Dimensions Profile), exchange of disclosure documents and draft agreements, in-person meeting(s) with C12 leader(s), and Board interviews.
For a prospective franchisee, this means they should be prepared to undergo a thorough background check as part of their application. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors want to ensure that their franchisees meet certain standards of integrity and financial responsibility. The results of the background check could impact the final decision on whether to award the franchise.