What does the All County franchise agreement mean by 'Location'?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| I. | AUTHORIZED BUSINESS LOCATION. |
|---|---|
| The business address of the approved location ("Location") is: | |
| If no Location is approved at the time this Agreement is executed, this Appendix B will be updated when a Location has been designated by you and duly approved by us. | |
| II. | TERRITORY. |
| 1. | DEFINITION. The Territory referred to in the Franchise Agreement shall be as follows, which contains a population of less than 250,000: |
| 2. | AS OF TODAY. If the Territory is identified by counties, other political subdivisions, or Zip Code boundaries, the Territory will be fixed by the boundaries as they exist today, as shown in the map in Appendix B-1. Any later changes to the definition of any boundaries shall not change the boundaries of the Territory. All County Property Management Franchise Corp. |
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Location" refers to the approved business address for the franchise. The franchise agreement includes an appendix that specifies this location. If the location isn't approved when the agreement is initially signed, the appendix will be updated once All County designates and approves a location.
This definition is important because it establishes the physical base of operations for the All County franchise. It clarifies where the franchisee is authorized to conduct business. The agreement also defines the territory, which contains a population of less than 250,000, as distinct from the location. The territory is defined using existing political boundaries or zip codes, as shown on a map in another appendix. These boundaries remain fixed even if the political boundaries change later.
For a prospective All County franchisee, understanding the distinction between "Location" and "Territory" is crucial. The "Location" is the physical address of the business, while the "Territory" defines the geographic area where the franchisee has certain rights. This distinction is typical in franchising, where franchisees are granted specific territories to operate within, and a designated location from which to operate.