Where in the All County Franchise Agreement can I find details regarding 'Business Development'?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: Receipts]
9. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
You are responsible for developing the Business Location. We will furnish you with mandatory specifications and layouts for an ALL COUNTY® business, including requirements for dimensions, design, image, interior layout, decor, fixtures, equipment, signs, furnishings and color scheme and other suggestions.
9.1. Location Development. You agree, at your own expense, to do the following with respect to developing the Business at the Location:
- 9.1.1. Secure all financing required to develop and operate the Business;
- 9.1.2. Obtain all permits and licenses required to operate the Business;
- 9.1.3. Purchase or lease and install all required fixtures, furniture, equipment, furnishings and signs required for the Business;
9.3.4. Purchase an initial inventory of authorized and approved products, materials and supplies; and,
9.3.5. Ensure that the Business will be built and operated in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
9.2. Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Signs. You agree to use in developing and operating the Business only those fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer hardware and software, and signs that we have approved for ALL COUNTY® businesses as meeting our specifications and standards for quality, design, appearance, function and performance. You agree to place or display at the Location (interior and exterior) only such signs, emblems, lettering, logos and display materials that we approve from time to time. You agree to purchase or lease approved brands, types or models of fixtures, furnishings, equipment and signs only from suppliers we have designated or approved, which may include us and/or our affiliates.
9.3 General Release. Our review and approval of any proposed business development plans for your Location and any involvement or information communicated to you regarding such business development plans is solely to ensure your compliance with the System. Any general release required in the Franchise Agreement as a condition of renewal, sale, and/or assignment or transfer shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, details regarding business development can be found in Section 9 of Item 23, titled 'Receipts'.
This section outlines the franchisee's responsibilities for developing their All County business location. It states that the franchisee is responsible for all aspects of developing the business location. All County will provide mandatory specifications and layouts for the business, including requirements for dimensions, design, image, interior layout, decor, fixtures, equipment, signs, furnishings, color scheme, and other suggestions.
The franchisee is responsible for securing financing, obtaining permits and licenses, purchasing or leasing and installing fixtures, furniture, equipment, furnishings, and signs, purchasing an initial inventory of approved products, and ensuring the business complies with all applicable laws and regulations. The franchisee must use only approved fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer hardware and software, and signs that meet All County's specifications and standards. All County's review and approval of business development plans is solely to ensure compliance with the All County system.