Are FocalPoint Franchised Businesses operating under franchise agreements with FocalPoint International required to contribute to the Advertising and Development Fund on the same basis as other Focalpoint Coaching franchisees?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
uch entity will have all of the rights and duties described here. You must contribute to the Fund the amounts that we periodically require, not to exceed $150 per month, plus an additional $150 per month for each Associate you retain or hire (currently, $150 plus $150 per Associate per month). (See Item 6) FocalPoint Franchised Businesses operating under franchise agreements with FocalPoint International also contribute to the Fund but may contribute on a different basis than your contributions to the Fund. FocalPoint Franchised
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Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, FocalPoint Franchised Businesses operating under franchise agreements with FocalPoint International contribute to the Advertising and Development Fund, but their contribution basis may differ from that of other franchisees. The standard contribution to the fund is capped at $150 per month, with an additional $150 per month for each associate a franchisee retains or hires.
This implies that franchisees should verify the specific contribution terms outlined in their franchise agreement with FocalPoint International to understand if they are subject to a different contribution structure. This could mean that some franchisees pay a higher or lower amount, or that the calculation of their contribution is based on different factors.
It's also important to note that FocalPoint Coaching businesses operated by the franchisor or its affiliates are not required to contribute to the Advertising and Development Fund. This creates a two-tiered system where some franchisees contribute and others do not, and where contribution amounts may vary. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the specific contribution requirements for their situation and how the fund is managed to ensure transparency and fairness.