What must an All County franchisee do with fictitious or assumed name registrations upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement?

According to the 2025 All County Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must withdraw any fictitious or assumed name registrations immediately upon the termination or expiration of their Franchise Agreement. This means that if an All County franchisee has registered a business name that is different from their legal personal name (a "doing business as" or DBA name) for the purposes of operating their franchise, they are obligated to cancel these registrations once the franchise agreement ends, regardless of the reason for termination or expiration.

This requirement ensures that the franchisee cannot continue to operate a similar business under a name that could be confused with the All County brand after the franchise agreement concludes. It protects All County's brand identity and prevents potential customer confusion.

For a prospective All County franchisee, this clause highlights the importance of understanding all obligations upon exiting the franchise system. Failing to withdraw these registrations could lead to legal repercussions or disputes with All County. It is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements to protect the franchisor's brand and trademarks.