What arrangement does Focus Cfo have for franchisees who have not yet started earning compensation regarding the Microsoft Copilot cost?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
cost of the IT Services to the Franchisee is $30 per pay and will be deducted from the Franchisee's compensation each pay period. For Franchisees who have not yet started to earn compensation, Focus CFO will work with you to cover the cost until you do.
Franchisees can elect to have Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence platform, included in their subscription. The cost of electing this option is
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, Focus Cfo will work with franchisees who have not yet started earning compensation to cover the cost of Microsoft Copilot. Franchisees can elect to include Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence platform, in their subscription.
The cost for Microsoft Copilot is $15 per pay period, which is deducted from the franchisee's compensation along with the required IT Services Fee. The FDD specifies that Focus Cfo will assist franchisees in covering this cost until they begin to receive compensation.
This arrangement benefits new Focus Cfo franchisees by reducing their initial financial burden. It allows them to access and utilize Microsoft Copilot without immediately impacting their personal finances, which can be particularly helpful during the startup phase when revenue generation may take time. This support from Focus Cfo can make the franchise opportunity more attractive and accessible to potential franchisees.