Are there additional technology fees for Focalpoint Coaching franchisees who retain or hire associates?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
fundable under any circumstances.
You must pay us a technology fee in the amount of $3,000, plus any applicable taxes, (the "Technology Fee") in a lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement as the first payment of the annual Technology Fee. You must pay us an additional Technology Fee for each Associate you retain or hire. If you operate a FocalPoint AR Business under an Area Representative Agreement with us, when you sign the Franchise Agreement you also will sign the AR Addendum which will waive your obligation to pay the Technology Fee under the Franchise Agreement until such time as your Area Representative Agreement terminates or expires. The Technology Fee contributes to our costs associated with the creation, maintenance and ongoing development of the intranet site and other technology used for the Franchise System. See Item 6 for additional information. Except as noted above for Area Representatives, the Technology Fee is uniform as to all franchisees currently purchasing a franchise for a FocalPoint Franchised Business and is not refundable under any circumstances.
You must pay us a non-refundable regional setup fee in the amount of $3,950, plus any applicable taxes, (the "Regional Setup Fee") in a lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The Regional Setup Fee is used to support our initial setup procedures based on the Territory specific to your Franchised Business.
You must pay us a conference registration fee (the "Conference Registration Fee") for each person that may attend our annual national and/or regional conferences in a lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement as the first payment of the annual Conference Registration Fee.
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 12–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay additional fees for each associate they retain or hire, specifically for technology and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system setup. The initial Technology Fee is $3,000, paid when signing the Franchise Agreement. The FDD states that franchisees must pay an "additional Technology Fee for each Associate you retain or hire." Similarly, there is a CRM system setup fee of $1,000 due upon signing the Franchise Agreement, with an "additional CRM Setup Fee for each Associate you retain or hire."
These additional fees for associates can significantly impact a franchisee's operating costs, especially as they grow their team. It is important to factor these expenses into the financial projections and business plan. Unlike the initial fees, the FDD does not specify if these additional technology and CRM fees are one-time or recurring.
Prospective Focalpoint Coaching franchisees should clarify with the franchisor whether the additional Technology Fee and CRM Setup Fee for associates are one-time payments or recurring fees. Understanding the frequency of these fees is crucial for accurate financial planning and assessing the overall profitability of the franchise as the team expands.