What agreement may a Focus Cfo franchisee be required to sign when purchasing an additional territory?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In order to perform Direct Outreach Marketing outside the Home Territory, Franchisee will be required to purchase an additional territory ("Secondary Territory"). However, Franchisee is permitted to contact and follow leads for client opportunities referred to it by referral partners within its Home Territory, even if those client opportunities fall outside of the Franchisee's Home Territory, except if the client opportunity is located in a state listed as restricted in the Focus CFO Policies and Procedures Playbook.
- 3.1.2. To purchase a Second Territory, Franchisee shall request approval in writing by contacting Focus CFO's President. Focus CFO reserves the right to
approve or deny Franchisee's request to purchase a Secondary Territory. Upon approval to purchase a Secondary Territory, Franchisee may be required to sign the then-current Franchise Agreement or an amendment to this Agreement to memorialize the purchase of the Secondary Territory. Franchisee shall also be required to pay the then-current Franchise Fee.
Source: Item 12 — Territory (FDD pages 23–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee looking to expand their territory may need to sign an additional agreement. Specifically, to perform direct outreach marketing outside of their initially assigned territory, a Focus Cfo franchisee must first get approval to purchase a secondary territory. If approved, the franchisee may be required to sign either the then-current Franchise Agreement or an amendment to their existing agreement.
This requirement ensures that Focus Cfo can maintain control over its brand and territorial development. It also allows Focus Cfo to update the terms and conditions applicable to the additional territory, ensuring consistency across its franchise network. The franchisee will also be required to pay the then-current franchise fee when purchasing a secondary territory.
For a prospective Focus Cfo franchisee, this means that expansion isn't simply a matter of extending marketing efforts. It involves a formal request, potential negotiation of new terms, and additional costs. Franchisees should consider these factors when planning for growth and factor in the costs of expansion when evaluating the overall financial commitment of the franchise.