Does the text mention any specific obligations related to contracts for C12 Group franchisees?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
opportunity to participate in any global C12 web functionality (e.g., search for other members, benchmarking, bulletin board/blog functions, etc.).
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- Specific Operational Obligations. Franchisee shall adhere to and comply with Franchisor's basic business model and its various standard processes, due dates, and payments, as they may be revised from time to time in Franchisor's sole discretion. Currently, these obligations of Franchisee include the
following:
- a. Franchisee shall submit a monthly Area Chair Activity and Payment Report via the reporting system to Franchisor by the fifth (5th) business day of each month for the preceding month's activity. Franchisee shall pay Franchisor a late fee of $100 each time this report is late. Any unpaid Royalty Fees past-due greater than thirty (30) days will be subject to a monthly compounded interest rate of 1.5% or the maximum interest rate allowed by law. Late fees and interest shall be paid in conjunction with Franchisee's payment of Royalty Fees. In addition, if Franchisee requires a change to a monthly Area Chair Activity and Payment Report (not due to Franchisor's system error) after the fifth (5th) day of the following month, Franchisee must pay Franchisor a $99 fee to correct such error(s).
- b. Franchisee shall pay Franchisor all fees due under this Agreement via ACH or check (or credit card with Franchisee paying the applicable transaction and processing fees), which must be received by Franchisor by the fifth (5th) day of the month.
- c. Franchisor reserves the right to modify the due dates and methods of payment for all payments due under this Agreement. Franchisor also reserves the right to have any of its staff, officers or Board Directors visit Franchisee's scheduled C12 meetings, given advanced notice, to support Franchisee in Franchisee's effortsto develop strong C12 forums, effectively apply C12 methods and processes, and to encourage Franchisee and Franchisee's members.
- d. Franchisee shall conduct member registration for CEO members and Key Players members by using standard C12 forms and registration payment remittance amounts and methods set forth herein (see fee schedule in Section VI). These standard forms and methods are maintained on the C12 App or via another platform determined by Franchisor for Franchisee's use. Franchisee may set its own registration fees and monthly member fees that Franchisee charges members based on local economics. Such pricing changes must be reviewed in advance with Franchisor, and any modifications to member application/covenant forms must be approved by Franchisor and continue to provide Franchisor with the information necessary to sustain community functionality and value for C12 members. Franchisor must receive both registration form and payment before a New Member Kit or binder will be sent to Franchisee to, in turn, provide to any new C12 member(s). While Franchisee's monthly Royalty Fee is established solely based on each month's membership roster and billings, Franchisee is solely responsible for invoicing and collecting registration fees and membership fees from Franchisee's members and setting collections policies and standards. Franchisee will pay Franchisor Royalty Fees based on Franchisee's membership roster and billings regardless of whether Franchisee actually collects the registration and/or membership fees from its members.
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have several obligations related to the franchise agreement. C12 Group franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's business model, standard processes, and payment schedules, which may be revised. Franchisees are obligated to submit a monthly Area Chair Activity and Payment Report by the fifth business day of each month, and late submissions incur a fee of $100.
Additionally, franchisees must pay all fees due under the agreement via ACH, check, or credit card by the fifth day of the month, covering any transaction fees for credit card payments. The franchisor retains the right to modify payment due dates and methods. Franchisees are also required to conduct member registration using standard C12 forms and payment methods.
Upon termination of the franchise agreement, franchisees must cease using all C12 programs, materials, and systems, and return all manuals and member information to the franchisor. They must also settle all past-due amounts, including late fees and interest, maintain the confidentiality of C12 proprietary information, and follow the prescribed post-termination communication process with their C12 members.