Does Focus Cfo have to provide a Social Media Policy to the Franchisee?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 14.4. Social Media and Networking.
- 14.4.1. Franchisee agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of Focus CFO's Social Media Policy when posting on and using social media sites and agrees to remove any online content in violation of such policy as determined by Focus CFO within twenty-four (24) hours of request from Focus CFO. Focus CFO will provide Franchisee with such Social Media Policy, which it may modify and amend from time-to-time
- 14.4.2. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee must obtain prior written approval to create a social networking account using the Focus CFO Marks or promoting the Focus CFO Services other than the Franchisee's personal accounts, including, without limitation, social networking accounts with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Franchisee must comply with the written policies of Focus CFO in maintaining such social network accounts and Focus CFO shall have the sole discretion to determine which content should be removed.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Focus CFO will provide franchisees with a Social Media Policy. Franchisees must comply with this policy when posting on social media sites and remove any online content that violates the policy within 24 hours of Focus CFO's request. Focus CFO may modify and amend this policy from time to time.
In addition to adhering to the Social Media Policy, franchisees must obtain prior written approval from Focus CFO before creating any social networking account using the Focus CFO Marks or promoting Focus CFO Services, with the exception of the franchisee's personal accounts. This includes accounts on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Franchisees are also required to comply with Focus CFO's written policies for maintaining these social network accounts, and Focus CFO retains the sole discretion to determine what content should be removed.
These stipulations ensure that Focus CFO maintains control over its brand image and messaging across all social media platforms. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand and adhere to these policies to avoid any potential conflicts or breaches of the franchise agreement. Franchisees should also stay informed about any updates or modifications to the Social Media Policy to remain compliant.