Which sections of the Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Agreement are deleted by this Rider?
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, a specific rider modifies the standard Franchise Agreement for franchisees operating in Washington. This rider addresses specific legal requirements within Washington state.
Specifically, Sections 1.B(2), 1.B(3), 1.B(6), 1.B(7), 1.B(11), and 1.B(13) of the Franchise Agreement are deleted in their entirety. Additionally, Section 1.B(9) is revised with specific language concerning the necessity of the agreement's terms for maintaining Focalpoint Coaching's quality standards and protecting the goodwill of its marks.
This modification indicates that Focalpoint Coaching adapts its standard agreement to comply with local franchise laws, which is a common practice among franchisors. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these changes with legal counsel to understand their rights and obligations within the context of Washington's franchise regulations.