What is the definition of 'Franchise Agreement' according to the Focalpoint Coaching Rider?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
LIFORNIA**
| Henderson, | Nevada | 89052 | ("we," | "us" | or | "our"), | and |
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| Nevada corporation with its principal business address at 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 234, the Franchise Agreement (defined below), by and between FOCALPOINT COACHING, INC., a | |||||||
| This Rider | (the "Rider") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date as stated in |
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- Background. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement that has been signed at the same time as the signing of this Rider (the "Franchise Agreement"). This Rider is part of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement is defined within the context of Riders that are specific to certain states. These Riders, which modify the standard Franchise Agreement, are signed concurrently with the Franchise Agreement itself and are considered part of it.
Specifically, the FDD states that "We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement that has been signed at the same time as the signing of this Rider (the “Franchise Agreement”)." This definition appears in the Rider's background section, indicating its purpose is to clarify the relationship between the Rider and the main Franchise Agreement. The Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement.
These Riders are implemented because the franchisee's business will be located in a specific state, the franchisee is a resident of that state, or the franchise was offered or sold in that state. This ensures compliance with state-specific franchise laws and regulations. For example, Riders exist for California, Washington, North Dakota, New York, South Dakota, and Illinois, each addressing specific legal requirements within those states.
Therefore, for a prospective Focalpoint Coaching franchisee, the Franchise Agreement is the core contract that establishes the franchise relationship, but it must be read in conjunction with any state-specific Rider to fully understand the terms and conditions applicable to their particular situation. These Riders often modify aspects of the agreement such as initial fees, governing law, dispute resolution, and waivers to comply with local laws.