Does the Focus Cfo franchise agreement require the franchisee to acknowledge receiving the Disclosure Document?

According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee must acknowledge that they received the disclosure document. Specifically, the Franchise Agreement states that the franchisee acknowledges receiving the Disclosure Document required by the Federal Trade Commission at least fourteen calendar days before the agreement was executed. This acknowledgement is a formal representation by the franchisee.

This requirement ensures that Focus Cfo franchisees have had adequate time to review the FDD before signing the agreement. The 14-day period is mandated by the FTC's Franchise Rule, and Focus Cfo's inclusion of this acknowledgement in the franchise agreement reinforces compliance with this regulation. By signing the agreement, the franchisee confirms they were given the opportunity to carefully consider the terms of the franchise before committing to the investment.

Furthermore, Focus Cfo includes a receipt form in the FDD that lists the exhibits included in the disclosure document. The franchisee is asked to confirm they have received the Franchise Agreement, list of state administrators, financial statements, and other key documents. This receipt must be signed and dated by the franchisee, providing further verification that they have been provided with all necessary information.