When are the 'Other Deposits' typically due for an All County franchise?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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. |
| CATEGORY OF | METHOD OF | ||
| INVESTMENT | AMOUNT | PAYMENT | WHEN DUE |
| Initial Franchise Fee1 | $58,500 | L |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 12–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Other Deposits' which range from $500 to $1,500, are due 'When you engage the service.' These deposits cover required deposits for utilities and leased equipment, including a copier and the telephone system.
This means a prospective All County franchisee should budget between $500 and $1,500 for these deposits. The timing of these payments is not fixed to the signing of the Franchise Agreement or prior to commencing operations, but rather when the franchisee actually sets up the specific utility or equipment service. This could be after the franchise agreement is signed but before the business opens, or even shortly after opening.
Unlike some other initial investments which are paid as a lump sum, the 'Other Deposits' are paid to the various service providers when those services are initiated. This could provide some flexibility for the franchisee in managing their initial expenses, as they may be able to stagger these payments over a short period rather than paying them all at once. It is important for prospective franchisees to confirm with All County which specific services require deposits and to understand the payment terms for each.
It is also important to note that these deposits are in addition to other initial investments such as the Initial Franchise Fee, leasehold improvements, and start-up marketing costs. Therefore, franchisees should carefully review the entire estimated initial investment table in Item 7 of the FDD and consult with a business advisor to ensure they have sufficient capital to launch and operate their All County franchise.