Under what circumstances can a Focalpoint Coaching franchisee terminate the Franchise Agreement?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| PROVISION | SECTION IN | SUMMARY |
|---|---|---|
| p. Death or disability | Sections 12.E | Your or your managing owner’s representative |
| of franchisee | must within 12 months either (i) assign the | |
| and 14.A of | franchise or an ownership interest in you to | |
| Franchise | approved party or (ii) terminate the Franchise Agreement. | |
| d. Termination by | If we breach Franchise Agreement and an arbitrator determines that we did not cure default after notice from you, or upon your (or your managing owner’s) death or disability (subject to state law). | |
| franchisee |
Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 43–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can terminate the Franchise Agreement under specific conditions. One such condition arises in the event of the franchisee's or their managing owner's death or disability. In this case, their representative has 12 months to either assign the franchise or ownership interest to an approved party or terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Additionally, Focalpoint Coaching may be in breach of the Franchise Agreement. If an arbitrator determines that Focalpoint Coaching did not cure a default after receiving notice from the franchisee, the franchisee has grounds for termination. These termination rights are subject to state law, meaning the specific regulations in the franchisee's state will govern the process and conditions under which termination can occur.
It is important for prospective Focalpoint Coaching franchisees to understand these termination conditions, as they outline the circumstances under which they can legally end the franchise agreement. Reviewing Section 12.E and 14.A of the Franchise Agreement, as well as consulting with an attorney, is advisable to fully grasp the implications and requirements for terminating the agreement.