What are the consequences if the full Focus Cfo franchise fee is not received?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4.2. The Franchise Fee will not be financed by Focus CFO and cannot be paid in installments, deferred or deducted from future compensation payments. Franchisee will not be permitted to engage with Focus CFO, use the Focus CFO Marks or provide services to Focus CFO clients until the full Franchise Fee is received by Focus CFO.
- 4.3. This Agreement is hereby void if payment of the Franchise Fee in its entirety is not made within three (3) business days of signing the Franchise Agreement by the Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement is void if the full franchise fee isn't paid within a specific timeframe. The document states that if the complete franchise fee isn't received within three business days of the franchisee signing the agreement, the agreement becomes void.
This means a prospective Focus Cfo franchisee must have the full $35,000 available and ready to remit upon signing the agreement to avoid termination. The franchise fee covers $17,000 to obtain the franchise and $18,000 for the one-time initial training fee.
Focus Cfo does not offer financing for the franchise fee, nor can it be paid in installments or deducted from future compensation. The franchisee cannot engage with Focus Cfo, use their marks, or provide services to Focus Cfo clients until the full franchise fee is received. This is a stricter payment policy than some other franchises, which may offer financing options or allow for installment payments.