Who can serve as the fully-trained, full-time manager for a Focalpoint Coaching franchise?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
this Agreement or otherwise by means other than automatic debit (e.g., by check) whenever Franchisor deems appropriate, and Franchisee agrees to comply with Franchisor's payment instructions.
4. TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE.
A. INITIAL TRAINING.
If this is Franchisee's first FocalPoint Franchised Business, then before the Franchised Business begins operating, Franchisor will train Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is an Entity, Franchisee's Managing Owner) or Franchisee's manager-level employee who Franchisor approves (the "Business Manager") on the material aspects of operating a FocalPoint Franchised Business. Franchisor will provide the initial training program either online or in-person, in its sole discretion. If the initial training program is provided in-person, it will be at a designated training facility of Franchisor's choice. Franchisee shall notify Franchisor in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the initial training program the name of the individual who will attend the initial training program.
Franchisor will provide initial training for Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is an Entity, Franchisee's Managing Owner) or Franchisee's Business Manager.
Source: Item 15 — Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if this is the franchisee's first Focalpoint Coaching franchise, either the franchisee (or the managing owner if the franchisee is an entity) or a manager-level employee approved by Focalpoint Coaching can be trained to manage the Focalpoint Coaching business. This manager-level employee is referred to as the "Business Manager."
The franchisee (or managing owner) and/or the Business Manager must devote full time and effort to managing and supervising the Focalpoint Coaching franchise. If the franchisee (or managing owner) owns more than one Focalpoint Coaching franchise, each location must be under the direct supervision of a Business Manager that Focalpoint Coaching has approved and who has completed Focalpoint Coaching's training programs.
This requirement ensures that each Focalpoint Coaching franchise receives adequate attention and adheres to Focalpoint Coaching's standards. The franchisee retains responsibility for all employment decisions, including hiring, firing, compensation, and training, even if they receive advice from Focalpoint Coaching on these matters. This highlights the importance of the franchisee's role in managing their employees and maintaining control over their business operations.