What is the initial franchise fee for a Focus Cfo franchise?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 (Note 1) | Lump Sum | On signing the Franchise Agreement | Focus CFO |
Notes:
- (1) The Franchise Fee consists of: (i) a payment of $17,000 to obtain a franchise; and (ii) a one-time training fee of $18,000. We do not finance this fee and it cannot be paid in installments. The entire fee is due upfront. If we terminate the Franchise Agreement as a result of an unsatisfactory background check, we will refund the Franchise Fee in full. Except for this circumstance, the Franchise Fee is nonrefundable.
Source: Item 7 — (FDD pages 13–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee is $35,000. This fee is broken down into two parts: a $17,000 payment to obtain the franchise and an $18,000 one-time training fee. This entire amount is due in a lump sum when signing the Franchise Agreement.
Focus Cfo does not offer financing for the initial franchise fee, and it cannot be paid in installments. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, as initial fees are typically required upfront to cover the franchisor's initial costs of setting up the franchisee.
The franchise fee is generally nonrefundable. However, Focus Cfo specifies one exception: if the Franchise Agreement is terminated due to an unsatisfactory background check, the franchise fee will be refunded in full. This provides some assurance to the franchisee that they will not lose their investment if they fail the background check.