Is a Focus Cfo franchisee prohibited from discouraging customers from doing business with Focus Cfo?

According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, Focus Cfo franchisees are indeed prohibited from discouraging customers from doing business with Focus Cfo. Specifically, franchisees cannot attempt to cause any customer not to do business or to decrease the amount of business done with Focus Cfo. This restriction applies to customers the franchisee has contacted or had contact with on behalf of Focus Cfo. This is a standard clause in franchise agreements to protect the brand's customer base and revenue.

This restriction is in place during the entire term of the Franchise Agreement. However, there is an exception: these restrictions do not apply to services which are not, directly or indirectly, in competition with the business then being conducted by Focus Cfo. This allows franchisees to engage in other business activities that do not directly compete with the services offered by Focus Cfo.

This provision ensures that franchisees remain committed to promoting and supporting the Focus Cfo brand and services. It prevents franchisees from undermining the business by diverting customers to alternative solutions or decreasing their engagement with Focus Cfo. Prospective franchisees should understand that their primary responsibility is to grow the Focus Cfo business and maintain positive relationships with clients on behalf of the franchisor.