Is All County's approval required if I want to transfer my All County franchise?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 20.2. Assignment by You. This Agreement and the Franchise are granted personally to you. You may only assign or transfer any interest or ownership that you may have in the Business with our prior written approval. Any transfer without such approval constitutes a breach of this Agreement and is void. Our approval is conditioned on the prospective transferee agreeing to sign our then-current franchise agreement with us and meeting our qualifying conditions and requirements. We will not unreasonably withhold the approval of a prospective franchisee.
Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 31–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you need prior written approval from All County to transfer any interest or ownership in your All County business. Transferring without approval is a breach of the agreement and considered void. All County states that they will not unreasonably withhold approval of a prospective franchisee.
To get approval, the prospective transferee must agree to sign All County's current franchise agreement and meet their qualifying conditions and requirements. This ensures that the new franchisee is committed to the All County brand and has the capacity to operate the business successfully.
This requirement is typical in franchising, as franchisors want to maintain brand standards and ensure that new franchisees are a good fit for the system. Prospective All County franchisees should carefully review the conditions for transfer and understand the process for obtaining approval to avoid any potential issues when they decide to sell their franchise.