Is All County's decision to add or remove National Accounts subject to the franchisee's approval?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.5. National Accounts. You acknowledge that from time to time we may enter into agreements with certain regional or national businesses ("National Accounts") to provide services to customers at certain National Account locations which may include National Account locations within your Territory. We shall identify and designate any such National Accounts in our Operations Manual, and you acknowledge and agree that from time to time during the Term of the Agreement we may add or remove National Accounts, in our sole business judgment.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the decision to add or remove National Accounts is made at All County's discretion, without requiring franchisee approval. The FDD states that All County may enter into agreements with regional or national businesses, referred to as "National Accounts," to provide services to customers at specific locations, potentially within a franchisee's territory.
All County will identify and designate these National Accounts in its Operations Manual. The agreement explicitly states that All County retains the right to add or remove National Accounts at any time during the term of the franchise agreement, based on its sole business judgment.
This means that as an All County franchisee, you must acknowledge and accept that All County has the authority to manage National Accounts independently. These accounts can be added or removed without your direct input or approval. This clause highlights the importance of understanding the franchisor's control over key business relationships that could impact your territory.