When are All County Auditing Costs due?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 6
OTHER FEES
Other Fees*
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Organization Fees | Varies. The estimated range of the required fees annually is $300 to $1,000 | Varies | Paid to any professional organizations to which we require you to belong. |
| Additional Required Training Fees | Varies. Typically $300 per day if we elect to charge for training. The estimated range of the required fees annually for additional training is $300 to $2,000 | As we and you agree | Paid to us for additional required training. |
| Per Day Fee | $300, subject to change | As we and you agree | Paid to us if you need us to help you operate the Franchise. |
| Advertising Fee | The greater of 1% of Gross Revenue1 or $195 per month | When the Royalty is paid | Paid to us to promote the Marks and the System regionally or nationally. |
| Auditing Costs | Actual Costs | Reimbursement of our actual auditing costs | We assess this charge only for audits needed in the event you fail to comply with the Franchise Agreement, fail to allow full access to your records, or we find that you underreported your Gross Receipts by 2% or more for two or more reporting periods. |
| Transfer Fees | $10,000, plus costs paid by transferor. $2,500 paid by transferee. | Concurrently with the transfer | Paid to us if you want to transfer the Franchise to a third party. |
| Costs and Attorney’s Fees | Actual Costs | Reimbursement of our actual costs | Paid to us by you for accounting, attorney and other professional fees if an action is brought against you for breach of the Franchise Agreement. |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
| OF FEE | |||
| Professional Organization Fees | Varies. The estimated range of the required fees annually is $300 to $1,000 | Varies | Paid to any professional organizations to which we require you to belong. |
| Additional Required Training Fees | Varies. Typically $300 per day if we elect to charge for training. The estimated range of the required fees annually for additional training is $300 to $2,000 | As we and you agree | Paid to us for additional required training. |
| Per Day Fee | $300, subject to change | As we and you agree | Paid to us if you need us to help you operate the Franchise. |
| Advertising Fee | The greater of 1% of Gross Revenue1 or $195 per month | When the Royalty is paid | Paid to us to promote the Marks and the System regionally or nationally. |
| Auditing Costs | Actual Costs | Reimbursement of our actual auditing costs | We assess this charge only for audits needed in the event you fail to comply with the Franchise Agreement, fail to allow full access to your records, or we find that you underreported your Gross Receipts by 2% or more for two or more reporting periods. |
| Transfer Fees | $10,000, plus costs paid by transferor. $2,500 paid by transferee. | Concurrently with the transfer | Paid to us if you want to transfer the Franchise to a third party. |
| Costs and Attorney's Fees | Actual Costs | Reimbursement of our actual costs | Paid to us by you for accounting, attorney and other professional fees if an action is brought |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 10–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, auditing costs are due as reimbursement of their actual auditing costs. All County will only assess this charge for audits needed if a franchisee fails to comply with the Franchise Agreement, fails to allow full access to their records, or if they find that the franchisee underreported their Gross Receipts by 2% or more for two or more reporting periods.
This means that as an All County franchisee, you will only be charged auditing costs if you are found to be in violation of the franchise agreement or have discrepancies in your reported gross receipts. It is important to maintain accurate records and comply with the franchise agreement to avoid these potential costs.
In the franchise industry, it is common for franchisors to reserve the right to audit franchisees, especially when there is a suspicion of underreporting revenue or non-compliance. The specific conditions under which an audit is triggered, and the responsibility for covering the costs, are typically outlined in the franchise agreement, as they are with All County.