What fee is required to purchase an additional territory from Focus Cfo?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are not authorized to perform any form of direct outreach marketing, solicitation or networking activities for lead generation or building a referral network outside of the geographic territory granted to you under the Franchise Agreement. In order to perform these activities outside of your geographic territory, you will be required to purchase an additional territory. Focus CFO reserves the right to approve or deny your request to purchase an additional territory. If you are approved to purchase an additional territory, you will be required to pay a fee equal to the thencurrent franchise fee and you may be required to sign the then-current Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 12 — Territory (FDD pages 23–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to pay a fee equal to the then-current franchise fee to purchase an additional territory. Focus Cfo maintains the right to either approve or deny a franchisee's request to purchase an additional territory.
This requirement has significant implications for franchisees looking to expand their operational footprint. The cost of expansion is directly tied to the initial franchise fee, which, according to Item 5, is $35,000. This fee covers both the right to operate the franchise and the initial training. Therefore, any expansion plans must factor in this substantial investment for each additional territory.
Furthermore, the FDD stipulates that upon approval to purchase a secondary territory, the franchisee may be required to sign the then-current Franchise Agreement or an amendment to the current agreement. This could introduce new terms and conditions, potentially altering the franchisee's obligations and the franchisor's support structure. Franchisees should carefully consider these factors and seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications before committing to an additional territory.
It is also important to note that Focus Cfo does allow franchisees to collaborate with other franchisees and licensees in other territories on client opportunities as they arise. This may provide an alternative to purchasing an additional territory.