Where can I find more detailed information about my obligations as an All County franchisee?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of you or your owners, will be deemed to be our sole and exclusive property and part of the System and deemed to be works made for hire for us. You and your owners agree to sign whatever assignment or other documents we may request from time to time to evidence our ownership or to assist us in securing intellectual property rights in such ideas, concepts, techniques or materials.
13. GENERAL GUIDANCE.
13.1. Once you commence operation of the Business you will be required to submit to us reports, records and other financial statements regarding the performance of the Business. Also, we may conduct on-site inspections. Based on the information that we receive and review we may provide you with further direction and guidance by providing you with additional written materials, telephone consultations, or training. General guidance as to the operation of the Business will be found primarily in the Operations Manual or given to you through other written materials or bulletins from us. Guidance may be provided to you in any of the following ways:
- 13.1.1. Telephone and Internet e-mail consultation during such times as are outlined in the Operations Manual;
- 13.1.2. Buying advisory services whereby we may provide you with lists of sources and approved suppliers for our products, merchandise, accessories, services, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs, etc.;
- 13.1.3. Wholesaling services whereby we may ourselves act as an approved or designated source for products, merchandise, accessories, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs, etc.;
- 13.1.4. Ongoing marketing programs to fulfill our obligations of this Agreement;
- 13.1.5. Newsletter services whereby we may inform you periodically about the current events in the ALL COUNTY® franchise program;
- 13.1.6. Meetings, whereby we may convene with you and other ALL COUNTY® franchisees for business or social purposes;
13.1.7. Research and development regarding Methods of Operation; and/or
13.1.8. At your request, we will furnish additional guidance and assistance and, in such a case, may charge the per diem fees and charges we establish from time to time.
Source: Item 9 — Franchisee's Obligations (FDD pages 19–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, general guidance regarding the operation of the business is primarily found in the Operations Manual or provided through other written materials or bulletins from All County. This guidance can be delivered through various means, including telephone and internet e-mail consultations, buying advisory services providing lists of approved suppliers, wholesaling services where All County may act as a source for products, ongoing marketing programs, newsletter services, and meetings with other franchisees.
All County may also offer additional guidance and assistance at the franchisee's request, potentially charging per diem fees for these services. Additional or special training for employees can also be provided, with the franchisee responsible for all associated expenses, including per diem charges and travel and living expenses for All County personnel. Franchisees are also required to submit reports, records, and other financial statements regarding the performance of their business, and All County may conduct on-site inspections to provide further direction and guidance.
Prospective All County franchisees should carefully review the Operations Manual and any additional written materials provided by All County to fully understand their obligations. It is also important to inquire about the costs associated with additional training or assistance, as these expenses can be the franchisee's responsibility. Understanding the reporting requirements and the potential for on-site inspections is also crucial for franchisees to ensure compliance and maintain a successful All County business.