For All County franchises, where are state-specific appendices attached?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| SECTION IN | ||
|---|---|---|
| FRANCHISE | ||
| PROVISION | AGREEMENT | SUMMARY |
| t. Integration/merger clause | 25.18 | Only the terms of the Franchise Agreement are |
| binding (subject to applicable state law). Any | ||
| representations or promises made outside the | ||
| Disclosure Document and Franchise | ||
| Agreement may not be enforceable. | ||
| u. Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation | 25.12 | All disputes resolved by mediation or arbitration except for actions for declaratory or equitable relief, actions in ejectment or for possession of any interest in real or personal property, or actions which by applicable law can’t be arbitrated. This provision is subject to applicable state law. |
| v. Choice of forum | 25.14 | Applicable law is that of the State of Florida, |
| unless superseded by state law. State specific | ||
| appendices are attached to the Franchise | ||
| Agreement, and state specific addendums to | ||
| the Disclosure Document are attached as | ||
| Exhibit “D”. This provision is subject to | ||
| APPLICABLE state law. | ||
| w. Choice of law | 25.13 | Florida, except for arbitration which is |
| covered by the Federal Arbitration Act. State | ||
| specific appendices are attached to the | ||
| Franchise Agreement and state specific | ||
| addendums to the Disclosure Document are | ||
| attached as Exhibit “D”. This provision is | ||
| subject to APPLICABLE state law. |
Source: Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations (FDD pages 34–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, state-specific appendices are attached to the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, state-specific addendums to the Disclosure Document are attached as Exhibit “D”. These provisions are subject to applicable state law, meaning that the specific regulations of the state where the franchise is located will take precedence where they differ from the standard agreement.
This is a common practice in franchising, as state laws can vary significantly regarding franchise relationships, requiring franchisors to make adjustments to their standard agreements to comply with local regulations. These state-specific appendices and addendums cover aspects such as franchise registration, termination rights, renewal conditions, and other legal requirements that are particular to each state.
For a prospective All County franchisee, it is crucial to carefully review both the Franchise Agreement and Exhibit “D” to understand any state-specific modifications that apply to their franchise. Consulting with a franchise attorney is advisable to ensure full comprehension of these state-specific provisions and their implications for the franchisee's rights and obligations.