As of what date is the All County Franchise Disclosure Document effective in Virginia?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following states have franchise laws that require that the Franchise Disclosure Document be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
This document is effective and may be used in the following states, where the document is filed, registered or exempt from registration, as of the Effective Date stated below:
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the document is effective and may be used in certain states, including Virginia, where it is filed, registered, or exempt from registration. The specific effective date for Virginia is not provided in the excerpt.
However, the document includes an exhibit that lists state effective dates. This suggests that the effective date for Virginia would be found within that exhibit. The FDD also includes an addendum and a franchise agreement specifically for the state of Virginia, indicating that All County franchises are subject to Virginia statutes and regulations.
To determine the precise effective date of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document in Virginia, a prospective All County franchisee should consult Exhibit H, titled "State Effective Dates," within the FDD. If the date is not explicitly stated, they should directly contact All County to obtain this information, ensuring they are fully aware of the legal standing of the document in Virginia before making any commitments.