Can Focus Cfo change the IT services and vendor?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Services Fee | Then-current fee, currently $30 per pay (Note 3) | Per pay once Franchisee has started to earn compensation | We require that you use a package of IT services selected by Focus CFO and provided by our approved IT vendor. Focus CFO will pay the IT Services Fee until you begin to earn compensation. Focus CFO may change the IT services and vendor from time to time. (FA § 9, Att. G) |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 11–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Focus CFO can change the IT services and vendor they require franchisees to use. The FDD specifies that Focus CFO requires franchisees to use an IT package selected by them and provided by their approved IT vendor. Currently, this package costs approximately $30 per pay and is provided by C-Forward, which includes an Office 365 license with access to Focus CFO e-mail, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft OneDrive.
Focus CFO covers the IT Services Fee until the franchisee begins earning compensation, after which the franchisee assumes the cost. The FDD explicitly states that Focus CFO reserves the right to change the IT services and vendor from time to time.
This provision allows Focus CFO to adapt to changing technology or negotiate better rates with different vendors. For a prospective franchisee, this means the specific IT services and vendor could change during the term of their agreement, potentially impacting their business operations and costs. It is important to stay updated with any changes Focus CFO implements regarding IT services to ensure compliance and smooth business operations.