What constitutes a material breach of the All County franchise agreement regarding suppliers?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12.2.4. Suppliers. Our Methods of Operation may regulate the designated or approved suppliers (which may be limited to or include us) of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, services, signs, products, materials and supplies (the use of suppliers other than us, our subsidiaries or affiliates, or our other approved suppliers, without our express written approval, is a material breach of the terms of this Agreement).
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, using suppliers that are not approved by All County, its subsidiaries, or affiliates without express written approval constitutes a material breach of the franchise agreement.
This means that franchisees are obligated to source fixtures, furnishings, equipment, services, signs, products, materials, and supplies only from suppliers that All County has officially designated or approved. Deviation from this requirement, without obtaining explicit written consent from All County, is considered a significant violation of the franchise agreement.
This provision is common in franchising, as it allows All County to maintain quality control and uniformity across all franchise locations. By mandating the use of approved suppliers, All County aims to ensure that all franchisees meet the brand's standards for products, services, and overall business operations. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the list of approved suppliers and understand the implications of this requirement before entering into the franchise agreement. It is important to note that approved suppliers may include All County itself or its affiliates, potentially creating a profit center for the franchisor.