Is a Focus Cfo franchisee prohibited from soliciting a Focus CFO licensee to terminate their relationship with Focus CFO?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 13.3.2. solicit, approach, endeavor to entice away or have discussions or other communications (regardless of who initiates such discussions or communications) with any member, employee, independent contractor, franchisee, licensee, officer, director, or agent of the Focus CFO Consolidated Group, for the purpose of causing that individual or company to terminate its relationship with the Focus CFO Consolidated Group to become employed or associated with any person, business or organization that offers services that are the same as or substantially similar to the services or products offered by Focus CFO or any of its affiliates;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is restricted from soliciting any licensee of Focus CFO to terminate their relationship with the company. Specifically, during the term of the Franchise Agreement and for two years after its expiration or termination, a franchisee cannot solicit, approach, or have discussions with any licensee of the Focus CFO Consolidated Group for the purpose of causing them to terminate their relationship with Focus CFO to become employed or associated with any person, business, or organization that offers similar services. This restriction applies unless authorized in writing by Focus CFO.
This non-solicitation clause prevents Focus CFO franchisees from poaching licensees to work for a competing business. The term "Focus CFO Consolidated Group" includes Focus CFO and its affiliates. This restriction extends for two years after the franchise agreement ends.
This provision protects Focus CFO's network and business relationships by preventing franchisees from disrupting the existing network of licensees. A franchisee found in violation of this provision could face legal consequences and potential termination of their franchise agreement.