Does the North Dakota Addendum to the Focus Cfo Franchise Agreement require a signature?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Focus CFO and Franchisee are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated , 20 (the "Franchise Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Addendum.
This Addendum is attached to and forms a part of the Franchise Agreement.
This Addendum is being signed because (a) Franchisee is a resident of North Dakota and the franchised business that Franchisee will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in North Dakota and/or (b) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in North Dakota.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, the North Dakota Addendum to the Focus Cfo Franchise Agreement requires a signature. The FDD states that Focus CFO and the franchisee both sign the Franchise Agreement concurrently with the addendum.
Specifically, the addendum is signed because the franchisee is a resident of North Dakota or will operate their franchised business in North Dakota, or if any sales activity related to the Franchise Agreement occurred in North Dakota. The document indicates that the addendum is attached to and forms a part of the Franchise Agreement.
This requirement ensures that both Focus Cfo and the franchisee acknowledge and agree to the specific modifications and conditions outlined in the North Dakota Addendum, providing clarity and legal standing for the terms applicable in North Dakota.