Does Focalpoint Coaching have the right to deposit advertising allowances from suppliers into the Advertising and Development Fund?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor has the right to collect for deposit into the Fund any advertising, marketing, or similar allowances paid to Franchisor by suppliers who deal with FocalPoint Franchised Businesses and with whom Franchisor has agreed that Franchisor will so deposit these allowances. (These payments are different from those which are not designated by suppliers to be used exclusively for advertising or similar purposes and which Franchisor and Franchisor's affiliates therefore may use for any purposes Franchisor and they deem appropriate, as provided in Subsection 8.B above.)
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Focalpoint Coaching has the right to collect advertising, marketing, or similar allowances from suppliers and deposit them into the Advertising and Development Fund. This applies to allowances paid by suppliers who deal with Focalpoint Coaching franchised businesses and with whom Focalpoint Coaching has agreed to deposit these allowances.
These payments are specifically designated by suppliers for advertising or similar purposes. This is different from payments not designated for advertising, which Focalpoint Coaching and its affiliates can use for any purposes they deem appropriate.
This means that as a Focalpoint Coaching franchisee, you may benefit from advertising allowances negotiated by Focalpoint Coaching with its suppliers, as these funds will be used to support the brand's marketing efforts. However, it's important to note that Focalpoint Coaching has sole control over how these funds are used, including the creative concepts, materials, and geographic placement of advertising.