Does Focus Cfo require written consent to hire administrative support staff?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee may, but is not required to, hire employees and/or outside contractors ("Support Resources") for administrative support without the written consent of Focus CFO.
Franchisee shall obtain Focus CFO's prior written approval for the hiring of any Support Resource who is designated by Franchisee as having a "public facing role" that utilizes the Focus CFO Marks.
Such approval by Focus CFO is necessary in order to protect the Focus CFO brand.
Source: Item 15 — Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business (FDD pages 26–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally permitted to hire administrative support staff without needing written consent from Focus Cfo. However, there is a specific exception to this rule.
The FDD states that if a franchisee intends to hire employees or outside contractors for roles that are "public facing" and will utilize the Focus Cfo Marks, the franchisee must obtain prior written approval from Focus Cfo. This requirement is in place to protect the Focus Cfo brand.
In summary, a Focus Cfo franchisee has the autonomy to hire administrative support without direct franchisor approval, provided those staff members do not represent the brand in a public-facing capacity. For any role that involves public representation using the Focus Cfo Marks, written consent is mandatory.