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How is the base rate determined for Focus Cfo Area Presidents?

Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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ATTACHMENT B TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

COMPENSATION POLICY (EFFECTIVE AS OF January 1, 2025)

Focus CFO has the right to modify the provisions of this Compensation Policy as set forth in your Franchise Agreement.

    1. Area Presidents:
    • A. Area Presidents are paid a base rate. The base rate is determined as follows:
      • i. For clients in the Area President's Book of Business with a signed PSA dated in months one through thirteen after signing this Agreement, the Area President will receive a base rate of thirty percent (30%) of the CFO Services revenue collected by Focus CFO on said clients for the life of these accounts.
      • ii. For clients in the Area President's Book of Business with a signed PSA dated in months fourteen through twenty-four after signing this Agreement, the Area President will receive a base rate of twentyfive percent (25%) of the CFO Services revenue collected by Focus CFO on said clients for the life of these accounts.
      • iii. For clients in the Area President's Book of Business with a signed PSA dated after the Area President's twenty-fourth month after signing this Agreement, the Area President will receive a base rate of twenty percent (20%) of the CFO Services revenue collected by Focus CFO on said clients. The base rate on these accounts shall increase, on a territory-by-territory basis, as the calendar year-todate collections on their Book of Business for a given territory reaches the following tiers.
          1. $1 $550,000 = 20%
          1. $550,001 $1,100,000 = 25%
          1. $1,100,001 $1,650,000 = 30%
          1. Revenue over $1,650,000 = 35%

These tiers will be adjusted for inflation and other business factors from time to time.

For purposes of calculating the calendar year-to-date collections, revenue shall include CFO Services revenue.

B. If the Area President borrows a CFO from another Area President's Marketing Team, their base rate for that client will be reduced if the following situations apply:

  • i. If the CFO is borrowed from a Marketing Team outside of the Area President's home Region, then a five percent (5%) deduction from the amount paid to the Area President applies for the life of the account. The amount deducted is paid to the Area President whose Marketing Team the CFO is on. Exceptions will be addressed as they arise by the Focus CFO Integrator/President. For purposes of this Compensation Policy, the "home Region" as referenced herein shall be determined by Focus CFO.
  • ii. If the CFO is borrowed from a Marketing Team inside the Area President's home Region, then a five percent (5%) deduction from the amount paid to the Area President applies for the life of the account, if the Area President whose Marketing Team the CFO is borrowed from recruited that CFO after November 1, 2022. The amount deducted is paid to the Area President whose Marketing Team the CFO is on. Exceptions will be addressed as they arise by the Focus CFO Integrator/President. For purposes of this Compensation Policy, the "home Region" as referenced herein shall be determined by Focus CFO.
  • C. If the Area President receives a lead sourced through the efforts of a corporate sponsored marketing program, also known as a Marketing Generated Lead (MGL), then a five percent (5%) surcharge applies to the base rate for that client for the life of the client.
  • D. With the consent of Focus CFO, a portion of the Area President's base rate can be paid to a CFO, another AP or a third party referral source who has significantly contributed to the generation of a new client by providing the new client introduction to the Area President; however, (i) such compensation shall be deducted from the bas

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, Area Presidents are paid a base rate determined by the date the client signed a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) and the amount of CFO Services revenue collected by Focus CFO. For clients in the Area President's Book of Business with a signed PSA within the first 13 months after signing the Franchise Agreement, the Area President receives a base rate of 30% of the CFO Services revenue collected by Focus CFO for the life of those accounts. For clients with a signed PSA between months 14 and 24, the base rate is 25% of the CFO Services revenue.

For clients with a signed PSA after the Area President's 24th month, the base rate starts at 20% of the CFO Services revenue collected by Focus CFO. However, this rate can increase based on the calendar year-to-date collections on their Book of Business for a given territory. The base rate increases to 25% when collections reach between $550,001 and $1,100,000, to 30% when collections are between $1,100,001 and $1,650,000, and to 35% for revenue over $1,650,000. These tiers may be adjusted for inflation and other business factors.

It's important to note that these base rates can be modified under certain circumstances. For example, if an Area President borrows a CFO from another Area President's Marketing Team, their base rate for that client may be reduced. Similarly, if the Area President receives a lead through a corporate-sponsored marketing program, a 5% surcharge applies to the base rate. Additionally, with Focus CFO's consent, a portion of the Area President's base rate can be paid to a CFO, another Area President, or a third-party referral source who significantly contributed to generating a new client.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.