Is the initial training fee for a Focalpoint Coaching franchise refundable?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
fundable under any circumstances.
You must pay us an initial training fee in the amount of $16,950, plus any applicable taxes, when you sign the Franchise Agreement. We use the initial training fee to train you (or your managing owner) or your business manager who we approve ("Business Manager"), and for
the cost of an initial supply of business cards and marketing materials. If we determine that you (or your managing owner) or Business Manager (if applicable) cannot complete initial training to our satisfaction, we may terminate the Franchise Agreement and refund the initial franchise fee, less $10,000 for our expenses.
The initial training fee is uniform as to all franchisees currently purchasing a franchise for a FocalPoint Franchised Business and is not r
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 12–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training fee is generally not refundable. The standard initial training fee is $16,950, plus applicable taxes, and is paid when signing the Franchise Agreement. This fee covers the cost of training the franchisee (or their managing owner) or an approved Business Manager, as well as an initial supply of business cards and marketing materials.
However, there is a conditional exception. If Focalpoint Coaching determines that the franchisee (or their managing owner) or the Business Manager cannot complete the initial training to their satisfaction, Focalpoint Coaching may terminate the Franchise Agreement. In this specific case, the franchisee may receive a refund of the initial franchise fee, but Focalpoint Coaching will deduct $10,000 to cover their expenses.
In summary, while the initial training fee is typically non-refundable, a potential franchisee could receive a partial refund under the specific circumstance that Focalpoint Coaching terminates the agreement due to the franchisee's inability to complete the training satisfactorily. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the conditions under which a refund, even a partial one, might be possible, and to assess their ability to meet Focalpoint Coaching's training requirements.