Can All County disclose data derived from franchisee reports?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 15.1. Determination of Confidential Information. We possess and will continue to develop and acquire certain confidential information relating to the development and operation of ALL COUNTY® businesses. Confidential information is proprietary to us. Confidential information may be disclosed to you that may include, but is not limited to:
- 15.1.1. Locations. Our location selection criteria;
- 15.1.2. Business Practices. Our trade secrets, methods, formats, specifications, standards, systems, procedures, the Operations Manual, any other proprietary materials, and knowledge of and experience in developing and operating ALL COUNTY® businesses;
- 15.1.3. Marketing and Advertising. Our marketing and advertising programs for ALL COUNTY® businesses and the sales and marketing techniques used;
- 15.1.4. Materials and Supplies. Knowledge of our specifications for and suppliers of certain fixtures, furnishings, equipment, products, materials and supplies; and
- 15.1.5. Reports and Records. Knowledge of the operating results and financial performance of ALL COUNTY® businesses other than your Business.
- 15.2. Business Purposes Only. You will not acquire any interest in confidential information, other than the right to utilize confidential information disclosed to you in operating the Business during the Term of this Agreement. Use or duplication of any confidential information in any other business will constitute an unfair method of competition and a violation of this Agreement. Confidential information is disclosed to you solely on the condition that you agree that you:
- 15.2.1. Business Only. You will not use confidential information in any other business or capacity.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All County considers knowledge of the operating results and financial performance of All County businesses, excluding your own business, as confidential information that may be disclosed to you. This means that All County retains the right to share aggregated or anonymized data from franchisee reports with other franchisees.
This disclosure is subject to the condition that you agree not to use this confidential information in any business or capacity other than operating your All County franchise. Using or duplicating this information in any other business would be considered an unfair method of competition and a violation of the franchise agreement.
For a prospective franchisee, this clause ensures you may receive valuable insights into the performance of other All County franchises, potentially aiding in benchmarking and operational improvements. However, it also places a responsibility on you to protect this information and use it solely for the benefit of your All County business, preventing its misuse for competitive purposes.