Where does the All County Franchise Agreement discuss the 'Start of Business'?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: Receipts]
6. START OF BUSINESS.
- 6.1. Opening. You agree to begin operating the Business within your Territory within one hundred twenty (120) days after the execution of this Agreement. If you fail to begin operating the Business within one hundred twenty (120) days after the execution of this Agreement, then we may terminate the Agreement and you will forfeit the initial franchise fee.
- 6.2. Training. You must successfully complete our training program for the Business to our satisfaction prior to beginning to operate the Business.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Start of Business' is addressed in Section 6 of Item 23 within the Franchise Agreement.
Specifically, Section 6.1 outlines the timeframe for opening the business, stating that the franchisee must begin operating within their designated territory within 120 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. Failure to do so can result in the termination of the agreement and forfeiture of the initial franchise fee. This clause sets a clear expectation for franchisees to promptly launch their All County business after the agreement is finalized.
Section 6.2 emphasizes the importance of training. It states that franchisees must successfully complete All County's training program to the franchisor's satisfaction before commencing business operations. This ensures that franchisees are adequately prepared and knowledgeable about the All County system before they start providing services. This requirement protects All County's brand standards and service quality.
These stipulations regarding the 'Start of Business' are typical in franchise agreements, as franchisors need to ensure a timely launch and adherence to brand standards. Prospective All County franchisees should carefully note these requirements and plan accordingly to meet the deadlines and training obligations.