What start-up costs and materials are covered by the C12 Group Member Registration Fee?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
price adjustments to remain competitive within the industry and to keep pace with Franchisor's recommended dues schedule.
- b. Member Registration Fees. Franchisee shall pay Franchisor its then-current Member Registration Fee for each new member registered with Franchisee's Franchised Business to cover certain start-up costs and materials. These fees are due with the submission of new member registrations to Franchisor and must be received before a personalized New Member Kit will be sent to Franchisee for such member(s). Franchisee may charge members more than the Member Registration Fee Franchisee pays to Franchisor. The Member Registration Fees Franchisee will pay
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Member Registration Fee covers certain start-up costs and materials for each new member registered with the franchisee's C12 Group franchised business. The franchisee must pay the then-current Member Registration Fee to C12 Group when submitting new member registrations. C12 Group must receive this fee before sending a personalized New Member Kit to the franchisee for each new member.
The Member Registration Fees that the franchisee will pay to C12 Group are currently $550 for a CEO Forum member and $330 for a Key Player Forum member, regardless of what the franchisee actually charges members. The franchisee is allowed to charge members more than the Member Registration Fee they pay to C12 Group.
This fee structure is fairly typical in franchising, where initial and ongoing fees cover various support services and materials provided by the franchisor. The franchisee should consider the Member Registration Fee as part of their cost of acquiring new members and factor it into their pricing strategy. The franchisee should also stay aware of any potential changes to these fees, as C12 Group retains the right to adjust them.