Will Focus Cfo refund the franchise fee if the franchisee terminates the Franchise Agreement?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ckground check as determined by Focus CFO in its discretion as described in Section 1.7, above, Focus CFO will refund the Franchise Fee in full.
5.2. If Franchisee terminates this Agreement as set forth in Section 11.1, the Franchise Fee will not be refunded.
5.3. If Focus CFO terminates this Agreement for "Cause" as defined in Section 11.2, Focus CFO will not refund the Franchise Fee.
5.4. If Focus CFO terminates this Agreement for "Failure to Perform" as defined in Section 11.3, Focus CFO will not refund the Franchise Fee.
5.5. If Franchisee elects not to renew this Agreement, the Franchise Fee will not be refunded.
5.6.
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 9–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise fee is generally not refundable if the franchisee terminates the agreement. The initial franchise fee is $35,000, covering $17,000 to obtain the franchise and $18,000 for a one-time training fee.
However, there is one specific circumstance where Focus Cfo will refund the franchise fee. If Focus Cfo conducts a background check on the franchisee and is not satisfied with the results, leading to the termination of the Franchise Agreement, Focus Cfo will refund the franchise fee in full.
In all other scenarios, such as Focus Cfo terminating the agreement for cause or failure to perform, or if the franchisee elects not to renew the agreement, the franchise fee will not be refunded. This policy is fairly standard in franchising, as the initial fee is typically considered compensation for granting the franchise rights and providing initial training and support.