How does All County calculate the auditing costs charged to a franchisee?

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| 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.

Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 10–12)

How does All County calculate the auditing costs charged to a franchisee?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

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.