Is attending Focus Cfo training sessions a requirement to avoid termination?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| a. Term of the franchise | Section 2.1 | Term is 10 years. |
| b. Renewal or extension | Section 2.2 | If, upon expiration of the Initial Term of the |
| of the term | franchise, you are still performing as an Area | |
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary |
| Agreement | President then you shall have the right to renew the franchise if certain conditions are met. | |
| c. Requirements for you to | Section 2.3 | (i) subject to state law, you execute general releases in a form similar to that in Exhibit G; (ii) you have complied with all provisions of the Franchise Agreement; (iii) you have satisfied all Performance Standards as set forth in Attachment E to the Franchise Agreement; (iv) you are not in default of any provisions of the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisee and Focus CFO; and (v) we reserve the right to have you sign a new Franchise Agreement which may have terms that are materially different and may require additional training and certification requirements. A renewal fee of $2,500 is required to be paid by you to renew your franchise. |
| renew or extend | ||
| d. Termination by you | Section 11.1 | If you decide to terminate the Franchise Agreement, you will give at least sixty (60) days' notice prior to such termination. |
| e. Termination by Focus | None | Focus CFO does not have the right to terminate without cause. |
| CFO without cause | ||
| f. Termination by Focus | Section 11.2, 11.3 | We may terminate the Franchise Agreement if you default. If we terminate the Franchise Agreement following a default, your interest in the franchise will terminate. |
| CFO with cause | ||
| g. "Cause" defined - | Section 11.3 | You breach any provision of the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement with Focus CFO or any Focus CFO affiliate and you fail to cure the breach within thirty (30) days. You fail to meet Focus CFO's Performance Standards and such failure continues after receiving thirty (30) days' notice from Focus CFO of such failure to meet the standard, or you accumulate three (3) violations of any individual or combination of the standards, which include: (i) you must comply with Focus CFO's policies as outlined in the Playbook; (ii) you must participate in, or attend, at least 75% of the total required training sessions held by Focus CFO; |
Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 27–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attending training sessions is a requirement to avoid termination. Specifically, Focus Cfo can terminate the Franchise Agreement if a franchisee fails to meet certain performance standards, and this failure continues after a 30-day notice period.
One of the performance standards listed is that franchisees "must participate in, or attend, at least 75% of the total required training sessions held by Focus CFO." Failing to meet this attendance threshold, along with other violations, can lead to termination if not corrected after receiving notice. This requirement ensures that franchisees stay updated on Focus Cfo's policies and procedures.
This stipulation is fairly common in franchising, as franchisors want to ensure consistent quality and service across all locations. For a prospective Focus Cfo franchisee, this means committing to actively engage in the training programs offered by the company. Failing to do so not only hinders their ability to operate the franchise effectively but also puts them at risk of losing their franchise agreement.