When is the initial franchise fee due for a Focalpoint Coaching franchise, and is it refundable?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
termines that Franchisee (or Franchisee's Managing Owner) or Business Manager, if applicable, cannot complete initial training to Franchisor's satisfaction, Franchisor may terminate this Agreement, in which case Franchisor
will keep Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,00
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focalpoint Coaching FDD, the standard policy is that initial fees are due upon signing the Franchise Agreement. However, this policy is modified by addenda for franchisees in certain states. Specifically, for franchisees in California, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Virginia, the payment of initial franchise fees is deferred until all pre-opening obligations are met by Focalpoint Coaching and the franchisee has commenced business operations.
Regarding refundability, the FDD states that if a franchisee terminates the agreement within 90 days of signing, Focalpoint Coaching will retain $10,000 of the initial franchise fee and refund the remaining $35,000, provided the franchisee signs a general release. This indicates that under normal circumstances, a portion of the initial franchise fee may be refundable.
It is important to note that certain fees, such as the Conference Registration Fee of $2,250 and the CRM Setup Fee of $1,000, are explicitly stated as non-refundable. Therefore, prospective franchisees should carefully review the specific terms and conditions outlined in the Franchise Agreement and any applicable state-specific addenda to understand the exact timing of initial fee payments and the extent to which these fees are refundable.