What must the Focus CFO Franchisee pay to make the agreement effective?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e provides at its own expense. Office supplies and equipment necessary to operate the Franchise is discussed in Section 9 of this Agreement.
4. FRANCHISE FEE AND ONGOING FEES
- 4.1. Upon execution of this Agreement, Franchisee shall pay Focus CFO a lump sum initial franchise fee (the "Franchise Fee"). The Franchise Fee consists of (i) a payment of Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000) to obtain this Franchise; and (ii) a one-time initial training fee of Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000). This Franchise Fee is payment for authorizing Franchisee to join the Focus CFO System and receive initial training through Playbook and other required training as set forth in Attachment C of this Agreement. In exchange for the Franchise Fee, Franchisee will receive ongoing direction and support from Focus CFO as set forth in this Agreement and be permitted to utilize the Focus CFO System and the Focus CFO Marks.
- 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 i
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a new franchisee must pay a total of $35,000 to make the franchise agreement effective. This is comprised of two fees: a $17,000 franchise fee and an $18,000 initial training fee. This combined payment grants the franchisee the right to join the Focus CFO system, receive initial training, and gain ongoing support from Focus CFO. They will also be able to use the Focus CFO marks.
Focus Cfo does not offer financing for this initial franchise fee, and it cannot be paid in installments or be deducted from future compensation. The franchisee cannot engage with Focus CFO, use their marks, or provide services to Focus CFO clients until the full $35,000 franchise fee is received by Focus CFO.
Furthermore, the franchise agreement becomes void if the full franchise fee is not paid within three business days of signing the agreement. This creates a time-sensitive requirement for the new franchisee to secure funding and remit payment promptly to ensure the agreement remains valid.
This payment structure is fairly typical in the franchise industry, where initial fees cover the costs of setting up the franchisee and providing initial training and support. The strict payment terms underscore the importance of having sufficient capital readily available when signing the franchise agreement.