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Can Focalpoint Coaching offer services that compete with a Focalpoint Coaching franchise within the franchise's territory?

Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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Item 12

TERRITORY

You will operate the Franchised Business within a specific Territory that we first must approve. You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other FocalPoint Franchised Business franchise owners, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control. You may operate the Franchised Business only within the approved Territory and may not relocate the Office without our approval. We will describe the Territory in the Franchise Agreement before you sign it. We will determine the size and boundaries of the Territory in our discretion, based upon factors including population density, character of neighborhood, location and number of competing businesses and other factors. While there is no minimum territory size, we typically will define a territory to include approximately 100,000 people (residents and/or workers). You have no options, rights of first refusal, or similar rights to acquire additional franchises within the Territory or in contiguous territories.

We and our affiliates may operate or grant a franchise for the operation of another FocalPoint Franchised Business from an Office located within the Territory during the term of the Franchise Agreement. We and our affiliates retain all rights with respect to FocalPoint Franchised Businesses, the Marks, the sale of identical, similar or dissimilar products and services, and any other activities we deem appropriate whenever and wherever we desire, including, but not limited to:

  • (1) the right to operate, and to grant others the right to operate FocalPoint Franchised Businesses located anywhere inside or outside the Territory under any terms and conditions we deem appropriate and regardless of proximity to the Office and the Franchised Business's Territory;
  • (2) the right to establish and operate, and to grant to others the right to establish and operate businesses offering similar or dissimilar products and services

through similar or alternative channels of distribution (including the Internet, catalog sales, telemarketing, or other direct marketing), inside or outside the Territory under trademarks or service marks other than the Marks and on any terms and conditions we deem appropriate;

  • (3) the right to provide, offer and sell and to grant others the right to provide, offer and sell products and services that are identical or similar to and/or competitive with those products and services provided by FocalPoint Franchised Businesses, whether identified by the Marks or other trademarks or service marks, through alternative distribution channels (including the internet or similar electronic media) both inside and outside the Territory and on any terms and conditions we deem appropriate;
  • (4) the right to establish and operate, and to grant to others the right to establish and operate, businesses offering dissimilar products and services, both inside and outside the Territory under the Marks and on any terms and conditions we deem appropriate;

Source: Item 12 — Territory (FDD pages 36–38)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees will operate within a specific territory that Focalpoint Coaching must approve; however, these territories are not exclusive. Focalpoint Coaching franchisees may face competition from other Focalpoint Coaching franchise owners, from outlets that Focalpoint Coaching owns, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that Focalpoint Coaching controls. Focalpoint Coaching and its affiliates retain all rights to operate or grant a franchise for the operation of another Focalpoint Coaching franchise from an office located within the territory during the term of the Franchise Agreement.

Focalpoint Coaching and its affiliates also retain all rights with respect to Focalpoint Coaching Franchised Businesses, the Marks, the sale of identical, similar or dissimilar products and services, and any other activities Focalpoint Coaching deems appropriate whenever and wherever they desire. This includes the right to provide, offer, and sell products and services that are identical or similar to and/or competitive with those products and services provided by Focalpoint Coaching Franchised Businesses, whether identified by the Marks or other trademarks or service marks, through alternative distribution channels (including the internet or similar electronic media) both inside and outside the Territory and on any terms and conditions Focalpoint Coaching deems appropriate.

While Focalpoint Coaching states that they do not currently operate, franchise, or have present plans to operate or franchise a business under a different trademark that sells or will sell goods or services similar to those you will sell in your Franchised Business, they retain the right to do so. This lack of territorial exclusivity and the retained rights of the franchisor represent a significant risk for prospective Focalpoint Coaching franchisees. The franchisee's success is highly dependent on their own marketing and sales efforts within a territory where they may face direct competition from the franchisor or other franchisees.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.