Does the text mention any specific contract options related to C12 Group?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ice | | | | | 12. | Franchisee's State(s) of Residence | | | | | 13. | State(s) in which the Business will be operated | | | |
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
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
-
- 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.
-
- 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.
-
- C12 Group Membership. C12 membership is limited to Christian business Owners, CEOs, Presidents, and General Managers (and their team members) who give assent to Franchisor's Doctrine Statement or seek to understand these values and principles as they seriously consider the claims of Christ.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, the primary contract discussed is the Franchise Agreement itself. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which C12 Group grants a franchisee the right to operate a C12 Group business. The agreement details the rights, services, and benefits offered by C12 Group to the franchisee, as well as the franchisee's obligations in operating the franchised business. It specifically mentions the franchisee's desire to obtain these benefits and operate under the terms provided in the agreement.
The Franchise Agreement includes key provisions such as the grant of franchise and territory, which defines the exclusive geographic area where the franchisee can operate. It also imposes territorial restrictions, preventing franchisees from hosting C12 Group meetings outside their designated territory. However, franchisees can provide services to members outside their territory who wish to attend meetings within it. The agreement also stipulates that franchisees must reside within their territory unless C12 Group provides written approval otherwise, and additional territories can only be established with C12 Group's written permission and adherence to their requirements.
Furthermore, the Franchise Agreement emphasizes compliance with C12 Group's rules, regulations, methods, procedures, programs, policies, and standards, which may be modified at C12 Group's discretion. Franchisees are also expected to adhere to standards of Christian conduct. The agreement specifies that franchisees can only offer and sell services and products approved by C12 Group in writing or as outlined in the Operations Manual, with C12 Group retaining the right to modify these offerings. The agreement also states that the agreement is made 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.