To whom does the Wisconsin notice regarding termination, cancellation, or substantial change in competitive circumstances apply for Focus Cfo franchises?

According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, the Wisconsin notice regarding termination, cancellation, or substantial change in competitive circumstances applies specifically to franchisees who are residents of Wisconsin or who locate their Focus Cfo franchises within the state of Wisconsin. This means that Focus Cfo franchisees operating outside of Wisconsin are not covered by the specific protections and stipulations outlined in that notice.

For Wisconsin-based Focus Cfo franchisees, the notice ensures they will receive at least 90 days' prior written notice before any termination, cancellation, or substantial change in competitive circumstances takes effect. This notice must include all the reasons for such actions and provide the franchisee with 60 days to address and cure any claimed deficiency. If the issue is resolved within this 60-day period, the notice becomes void. However, if the reason for termination, cancellation, or substantial change is due to nonpayment of sums owed under the franchise agreement, the franchisee has only 10 days to cure the deficiency.

Additionally, for Focus Cfo franchises operating in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (Ch. 135, Stats.) takes precedence over any conflicting provisions in the Franchise Agreement or related contracts. This ensures that Wisconsin franchisees benefit from the protections afforded by state law, regardless of what the franchise agreement might otherwise stipulate. This is a significant protection for franchisees in Wisconsin, as it ensures that state law will govern the franchise relationship in case of any conflict with the franchise agreement.