The C12 Group
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching The C12 Group franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
The C12 Group, operating as C12 Business Forums, provides peer advisory forums for Christian CEOs, business owners and executives. Members meet in confidential groups led by chairs to discuss business decisions, leadership and the integration of faith and work.
Headline figures
The C12 Group quick facts
- Is The C12 Group a franchise?
- Yes. The C12 Group offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 148 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 43).
- How much does it cost to open a The C12 Group franchise?
- The The C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $37,700–$68,200 for total 7 — $37700 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $37,700–$60,700 for cover total investment and franchisor payment — $37700 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 1); $35,700–$60,700 for cover total investment and franchisor payment — $35700 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 1). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does The C12 Group charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 15% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does The C12 Group disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The The C12 Group FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 42). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many The C12 Group locations are there?
- The FDD reports 148 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 43). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is The C12 Group a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $37,700 – $68,200 (TOTAL 7 — $37700); $37,700 – $60,700 (Cover total investment and franchisor payment — $37700); $35,700 – $60,700 (Cover total investment and franchisor payment — $35700); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports other measures and revenue for 67 franchised locations.
- 3Outlets grew by 14 in 2025, to 148 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 3 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Cover total investment and franchisor payment — $35700PDF p. 1$35,700 – $60,700
- TOTAL 7 — $37700PDF p. 18$37,700 – $68,200
- Cover total investment and franchisor payment — $37700PDF p. 1$37,700 – $60,700
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty Fee 1 — 15%Main ongoing fee
53 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Revenue and other measures · 67 locations
- Who is counted
- 67 C12 franchisees open continuously January1–December31 2025;74total
- Excluded
- Seven franchisees opened2025excluded; grandfathered royaltyrates differ but do not affect totalrevenue
- Method
- Franchisee reports; revenue memberregistrationfees plusmonthlydues, no deductions.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 43
Net +18 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($35,700 – $68,200) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 134 to 148 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Franchised (67 locations) — other measures and revenue · PDF p. 42
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 43
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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Business history
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Litigation disclosure
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Agreement term
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