What is the approximate current cost of the Focus Cfo IT package per pay period?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
gh our approved vendor is $550 per month.
- (3) The IT package is currently provided by our approved vendor, C-Forward, who will provide an Office 365 license, which includes access to Focus CFO e-mail, Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams video conferencing platform and Microsoft OneDrive file hosting and backup service. The IT package also includes a security monitoring service of the Franchisee's business computer and IT support services as described in Attachment G to the Franchise Agreement. Focus CFO will pay the IT Services Fee until the Franchisee begins to earn compensation. The Franchisee will be responsible for the cost once the Franchisee begins to earn compensation. The
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 11–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the IT package is currently priced at approximately $30 per pay period. This package is provided by C-Forward and includes an Office 365 license, granting access to Focus CFO e-mail, Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), the Microsoft Teams video conferencing platform, and Microsoft OneDrive file hosting and backup service. The IT package also provides security monitoring for the franchisee's business computer and IT support services, as detailed in Attachment G of the Franchise Agreement.
Initially, Focus CFO covers the IT Services Fee until the franchisee begins to earn compensation. Once the franchisee starts earning, they become responsible for the $30 per pay period cost. It is important to note that Focus CFO retains the right to modify the IT services and vendor periodically.
Prospective franchisees should consider this ongoing IT cost when evaluating the overall financial investment required to operate a Focus CFO franchise. While $30 per pay period may seem modest, it's a recurring expense that will impact profitability. Understanding the specific IT services included and the potential for changes in vendors or services is crucial for budgeting and operational planning.