What is the current cost of the required IT Services to Focus Cfo franchisees per pay period?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the IT support services above, C-Forward may be able to provide support services for your business-related hardware; however, these services will need to be scoped out ahead of time and provided at an additional cost per hour at the Franchisee's expense.
The current 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 Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain certain IT software, services, and support. The current cost for these required IT Services is $30 per pay period. This amount will be deducted from the franchisee's compensation. If a franchisee has not yet started earning compensation, Focus Cfo will work with them to cover the cost until they do.
In addition to the required IT services, Focus Cfo franchisees have the option to include Microsoft Copilot in their subscription for an additional $15 per pay period. This additional cost will also be deducted from the franchisee's compensation, and Focus Cfo will assist with covering the cost for franchisees who have not yet started earning compensation.
These IT services are provided through Focus Cfo's approved IT vendor, C-Forward, and include IT support services related to email and O365 licensed products on up to five computers or devices per franchisee. The IT support services are available between 7:30 am EST and 5:30 pm EST, with after-hours emergency support available at an additional cost. Franchisees should factor these recurring IT costs into their financial projections.