Is the technology fee waived for Focalpoint Coaching franchisees under certain conditions?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Recitations. The foregoing recitations of fact are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. All initial capitalized terms used but not defined in this Addendum shall have the meanings set forth in the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. All references in this Addendum to "Section" shall mean the applicable Section of the Franchise Agreement. Except as provided in this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains in full force and effect as originally written. If there is a conflict between the terms of the Franchise Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum shall control.
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- Waiver of Certain Fees under the Franchise Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Franchise Agreement, during such time as the Area Representative Agreement remains in effect, Franchisee shall not be required to pay the following fees payable under the Franchise Agreement: Section 3.A (the initial franchise fee); Section 3.B (Royalty), Section 3.D (Technology Fee); Section 3.E (Regional Setup Fee); Section 3.F (Conference Registration Fee);
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may have the technology fee waived under specific conditions. If a franchisee also enters into an Area Representative Agreement, they are not required to pay certain fees outlined in the Franchise Agreement, including the technology fee specified in Section 3.D. This waiver is temporary and lasts only as long as the Area Representative Agreement remains in effect.
However, if the Area Representative hires or retains an Associate, they must pay all applicable fees for each Associate as required under the Franchise Agreement. This means that while the franchisee's own technology fee may be waived, they are still responsible for any technology fees associated with their Associates.
If the Area Representative Agreement terminates or expires during the term of the Franchise Agreement, the waiver of the technology fee and other fees immediately expires. The franchisee must then begin paying the technology fees, along with royalties, conference registration fees, and fund contributions, according to the terms of the Franchise Agreement. This condition ensures that Focalpoint Coaching receives the necessary fees to support its operations and services once the Area Representative Agreement is no longer active.