What is the franchisee's responsibility regarding the suitability of the site for the All County business?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8.3. Qualifying Factors. Factors used by us in deciding whether to accept or reject a proposed site may include, but is not limited to, the general location and neighborhood, demographic information, traffic patterns, zoning, access, visibility, location of other similar businesses or related establishments (including other ALL COUNTY® businesses) and size, condition, configuration, appearance and other physical characteristics of the site.
- 8.4. Independent Investigation. Your decision to develop and operate the Business at any particular site is based solely on your own independent investigation of the suitability of the site for the Business. You acknowledge and agree that your acceptance of the proposed site is based on your own independent investigation of the suitability of the proposed site.
- 8.5. Disclaimer of Guarantee. Our recommendation or approval of any proposed site and any information communicated to you regarding such site does not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the suitability or success of such Location. Our recommendation or approval of the proposed site indicates only that the proposed site satisfies the general guidelines and criteria for Locations that we have established.
- 8.6. General Release. In consideration of our acceptance of a proposed site, you and your Owners agree to release us, and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from any and all loss, damages and liability arising from or in connection with the selection and/or acceptance of such site for the development of an ALL COUNTY® business.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, it is the franchisee's sole responsibility to conduct an independent investigation to determine if a site is suitable for their All County business. All County will furnish franchisees with standard site selection criteria and assistance. However, the franchisee's decision to develop and operate the business at a particular site must be based on their own investigation.
Factors that All County may use in deciding whether to accept or reject a proposed site include the general location, neighborhood, demographic information, traffic patterns, zoning, access, visibility, the location of other similar businesses, and the size, condition, configuration, appearance, and other physical characteristics of the site.
All County's recommendation or approval of a site doesn't constitute a guarantee of the site's suitability or the success of the location. The recommendation or approval indicates only that the proposed site satisfies the general guidelines and criteria that All County has established. The franchisee must also release All County from any liability connected with the selection and/or acceptance of the site for the All County business.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these stipulations and conduct thorough due diligence before committing to a location. This includes not only assessing the physical attributes of the site but also understanding the local market dynamics and potential competition. Seeking advice from real estate professionals and business consultants could be beneficial in making an informed decision.