Does the Focus Cfo franchise agreement require written notice to the Franchisee for modifications to attachments?

Yes, according to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, Focus CFO may modify the attachments to the franchise agreement, but they must provide written notice to the franchisee. Specifically, Focus CFO may "modify, revise, amend or change the Attachments attached hereto upon written notice to Franchisee."

Several attachments to the Focus Cfo franchise agreement, including Attachment E (Franchisee Performance Standards and Failure to Perform Guidelines), Attachment F (Authority to Bind Focus CFO), and Attachment G (Required IT Services), explicitly state that Focus CFO has the right to modify the provisions of the attachment, provided they give 30 days prior written notice. This suggests that while Focus Cfo retains the right to make changes, franchisees will be informed in writing beforehand.

This written notice requirement offers a degree of protection to the franchisee, ensuring they are aware of changes to important operational standards, IT requirements, or their authority to bind Focus Cfo. The franchisee can then prepare for these changes and seek clarification from Focus Cfo if needed. However, the FDD also states that "No amendment, change or variance from this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless executed in writing by both parties," which suggests that changes to the main agreement require mutual written consent, offering franchisees even greater protection regarding the core terms of their franchise.