What is the deadline for an All County franchisee to begin operating their business after signing the Franchise Agreement?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
6. START OF BUSINESS.
- 6.1. Opening. You agree to begin operating the Business within your Territory within one hundred twenty (120) days after the execution of this Agreement. If you fail to begin operating the Business within one hundred twenty (120) days after the execution of this Agreement, then we may terminate the Agreement and you will forfeit the initial franchise fee.
- 6.2. Training. You must successfully complete our training program for the Business to our satisfaction prior to beginning to operate the Business.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a new franchisee must begin operating their business within 120 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. This timeframe gives the franchisee approximately four months to secure a location, complete the initial training, and fulfill all other pre-opening requirements outlined in the Operations Manual. Failing to launch the business within this 120-day window can result in All County terminating the Franchise Agreement.
It's important to note that successfully completing the initial training program to All County's satisfaction is a prerequisite for commencing business operations. This means the franchisee must allocate sufficient time within the 120-day period to attend and pass the required training. The training is four working days and the franchisee is responsible for all travel and living expenses while attending the training.
This requirement ensures that franchisees are prepared to meet All County's standards of quality and service from the outset. The risk of losing the initial franchise fee for failing to open on time underscores the importance of careful planning and execution during the pre-opening phase. Prospective franchisees should confirm the training schedule and pre-opening requirements with All County to ensure they can realistically meet the 120-day deadline.