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

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must withdraw any fictitious or assumed name registrations immediately upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. This requirement ensures that upon the end of the franchise relationship, the franchisee no longer uses names that could be associated with the All County brand. This prevents potential confusion among customers and protects All County's brand identity.

This stipulation is a standard practice in franchising, as it safeguards the franchisor's trademarks and brand reputation. By requiring franchisees to withdraw fictitious or assumed names, All County maintains control over its brand and prevents former franchisees from leveraging the brand's goodwill after the agreement ends.

For a prospective All County franchisee, this means understanding that upon termination, they must take immediate action to cancel any business name registrations they obtained during the franchise term. This is a legal obligation and a necessary step to fully separate from the All County brand. Failing to do so could result in legal consequences and damage to both the former franchisee and All County.