Which sections are deleted in their entirety from the Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Agreement?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- a. The following Sections are hereby deleted in their entirety from the Franchise Agreement: 1.B(2), 1.B(3), 1.B(6), 1.B(7), 1.B(11) and 1.B(13).
- b. Section 1.B(9) of the Franchise Agreement is revised to read as follows:
- (9) That this Agreement's terms and covenants are reasonably necessary for Franchisor to maintain Franchisor's high standards of quality and service, as well as the uniformity of those standards at each FocalPoint Franchised Business, and to protect and preserve the goodwill of the Marks.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Disclosure Document, specific sections of the Franchise Agreement are deleted in their entirety for franchisees operating in Washington. This modification is documented in a rider to the Franchise Agreement, which is signed concurrently with the agreement itself. This rider is applicable if the franchised business is located in Washington, the franchisee is a resident of Washington, or any part of the franchise offering or sales activity occurred in Washington.
The sections that are entirely removed from the Franchise Agreement are 1.B(2), 1.B(3), 1.B(6), 1.B(7), 1.B(11), and 1.B(13). Additionally, Section 1.B(9) is not deleted but is revised with specific new language. These changes indicate that Focalpoint Coaching adjusts its standard franchise agreement to comply with specific state regulations, in this case, those of Washington.
For a prospective Focalpoint Coaching franchisee in Washington, this means that certain standard terms within those deleted sections of the franchise agreement will not apply. Instead, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will govern the agreement in the event of any conflict of laws. It is important for potential franchisees to carefully review the Washington addendum and understand how these deletions and revisions affect their rights and obligations under the Franchise Agreement. Consulting with a legal professional experienced in franchise law is advisable to fully grasp the implications.