What is the exception to All County's ability to disapprove a proposed supplier?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may approve or disapprove any supplier, and we may approve a supplier conditionally, provided however, that approval will not be unreasonably withheld. If you propose to use any brand and/or supplier that is not then approved by us, then you must first notify us in writing. You must submit sufficient information, specifications and samples concerning the brand and/or supplier so that we can decide whether the brand complies with our specifications and standards and/or such supplier meets our approved supplier criteria. In evaluating any supplier you propose, we will, subject to reasonable restrictions and conditions to protect our trade secrets and confidential information, disclose to the proposed supplier applicable standards, specifications, processes, and procedures for the item in sufficient detail to enable the proposed supplier to demonstrate fully its capacity and capabilities to supply the items. Within 90 days after we receive all requested information, we will communicate to you in writing our decision to approve or disapprove your proposed supplier.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All County may approve or disapprove any supplier that a franchisee proposes. However, All County's approval of a supplier will not be unreasonably withheld.
If a franchisee proposes to use a brand or supplier not already approved by All County, the franchisee must notify All County in writing and submit sufficient information, specifications, and samples for All County to determine if the brand complies with their standards and if the supplier meets their criteria. All County will disclose applicable standards, specifications, processes, and procedures to the proposed supplier, subject to reasonable restrictions and conditions to protect trade secrets and confidential information.
Within 90 days of receiving all requested information, All County will communicate its decision in writing to approve or disapprove the proposed supplier. This process ensures that All County maintains control over the quality and standards of products and services used within its franchise system, while also allowing franchisees the opportunity to suggest alternative suppliers, provided that All County's approval is not unreasonably withheld.