What is the definition of 'affiliate' in the Focalpoint Coaching franchise agreement?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor and its affiliates have expended considerable time and effort in developing a system relating to the establishment and operation of FocalPoint franchised businesses (each a "FocalPoint Franchised Business"), offering business training and consulting to small businesses and professionals (collectively, the "Services") utilizing the Franchise System (as defined below) and specialized products produced or manufactured using the designs developed by Franchisor and its affiliates (the "Proprietary Products"). These Services are provided by FocalPoint franchise owners operating FocalPoint Franchised Businesses, which operate under distinctive methods, procedures, standards and specifications, all of which Franchisor may improve, further develop or otherwise modify from time to time.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
I am unable to provide a definition of 'affiliate' for Focalpoint Coaching, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document excerpts provided. While the term 'affiliates' is mentioned in the context of the franchisor's development of the FocalPoint system and products, the document does not include a specific definition of what constitutes an 'affiliate' of Focalpoint Coaching. A prospective franchisee should ask Focalpoint Coaching for the precise definition used in the franchise agreement to fully understand the scope of the term and its implications for their franchise.