Who initially pays the IT Services Fee for Focus Cfo franchisees?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
gh our approved vendor is $550 per month.
- (3) The IT package is currently provided by our approved vendor, C-Forward, who will provide an Office 365 license, which includes access to Focus CFO e-mail, Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams video conferencing platform and Microsoft OneDrive file hosting and backup service. The IT package also includes a security monitoring service of the Franchisee's business computer and IT support services as described in Attachment G to the Franchise Agreement. Focus CFO will pay the IT Services Fee until the Franchisee begins to earn compensation. The Franchisee will be responsible for the cost once the Franchisee begins to earn compensation. The
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 11–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Focus CFO initially covers the IT Services Fee for its franchisees. The IT package, which is provided by C-Forward, includes an Office 365 license with access to Focus CFO email, Microsoft Office software, the Microsoft Teams video conferencing platform, and Microsoft OneDrive. It also includes security monitoring and IT support services.
Focus CFO covers this fee until the franchisee begins to earn compensation. Once the franchisee starts earning compensation, they become responsible for the IT Services Fee. The current cost for this IT package is approximately $30 per pay.
This arrangement benefits new franchisees by reducing their initial financial burden, allowing them to focus on establishing their business without immediately incurring the IT costs. However, franchisees should be prepared to take on this expense once they start generating revenue. It is important to note that Focus CFO retains the right to change the IT services and vendor over time, potentially affecting the services included and the associated costs.