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What is the geographic scope of the All County Franchise Agreement addendum?

All_County Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

s Addendum and consents to be bound by all of its terms.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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All County Property Management Franchise Corp.

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[FRANCHISEE BUSINESS ENTITY]
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ADDENDUM TO ALL COUNTY® FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII

To the extent the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§482E-1 – 482E-12 applies, the terms of this Addendum apply.

THESE FRANCHISES WILL BE/HAVE BEEN FILED UNDER THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. FILING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL, RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OR A FINDING BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS TRUE, COMPLETE AND NOT MISLEADING.

THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW MAKES IT UNLAWFUL TO OFFER OR SELL ANY FRANCHISE IN THIS STATE WITHOUT FIRST PROVIDING TO THE PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE, AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION BY THE PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE OF ANY BINDING FRANCHISE OR OTHER AGREEMENT, OR AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF ANY CONSIDERATION BY THE FRANCHISEE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, A COPY OF THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF ALL PROPOSED AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE FRANCHISE.

THIS FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT CONTAINS A SUMMARY ONLY OF CERTAIN MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. THE CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT SHOULD BE REFERRED TO FOR A STATEMENT OF ALL RIGHTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BOTH THE FRANCHISOR AND FRANCHISEE.

Registered agent in the state authorized to receive service of process:

Commissioner of Securities State of Hawaii, Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division – Securities Compliance Branch 335 Merchant Street, Room 203 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 808-586-2727

ADDENDUM TO ALL COUNTY® FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

Illinois law governs the Agreements.

In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.

Section 19 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act sets forth the conditions and notice requirements for termination of a franchise agreement.

Section 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act sets forth the conditions of non-renewal of a franchise agreement, and the compensation requirements thereunder.

In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.

No statement, questionnaire or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of: (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on behalf of the Franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

This Addendum pertains to franchises sold in the State of Illinois and is for the purpose of complying with Illinois statutes and regulations. Notwithstanding anything which may be contained in the body of the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the Franchise Agreement is amended to include the following:

    1. Article 25.13. is revised to provide that Illinois law will govern the Agreement.
    1. Article 25.14. regarding consent to jurisdiction is hereby deleted in its entirety, and the following substituted in lieu thereof:

Any cause of action, claim, suit or demand allegedly arising from or related to the terms of this Agreement or the relationship of the parties must be brought in Illinois federal or state court.

  1. Article 25.15 is hereby amended by adding the following language to the end of the Article:

This Article is subject to Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987 which provides: Any condition, stipulation, or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of this Act or any other law of this State is void. This Section shall not prevent any person from entering into a settlement agreement or executing a general release regarding a potential or actual lawsuit filed under any of the provisions of this Act, nor shall it prevent the arbitration of any claim pursuant to the provisions of Title 9 of the United States Code.

    1. No statement, questionnaire or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of: (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on behalf of the Franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
    1. Except as amended herein, the Franchise Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with its terms.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

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Each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges having read and understood this Addendum and consents to be bound by all its terms.

All County Property Management Franchise Corp.
By:
Name Printed:
Title:
Dated:
[FRANCHISEE BUSINESS ENTITY]

Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement includes addenda that apply to specific states. There are addenda for Hawaii, Illinois, and Maryland, indicating that certain provisions within the standard agreement are superseded or amended to comply with the franchise laws of those states. For example, the Illinois addendum states that Illinois law governs the agreements and voids any provision designating jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois, except for arbitration. The Maryland addendum specifies how certain items in the main body of the agreement apply to franchises in Maryland, such as the franchisee's right to bring lawsuits in Maryland and limitations on waivers of claims.

Additionally, there is an addendum for franchises sold in California, addressing issues such as the deferral of initial fees due to the franchisor's capitalization and the enforceability of non-compete and choice of law provisions under California law. These addenda ensure that the All County franchise agreement complies with the specific legal requirements of each state where franchises are offered or sold.

For prospective franchisees, this means the standard All County franchise agreement is not uniformly applied across all locations. Instead, franchisees should carefully review the addendum specific to their state to understand any modifications or clarifications to their rights and obligations. This is a fairly common practice in franchising, as state franchise laws vary considerably and franchisors must tailor their agreements accordingly. Franchisees should pay close attention to these state-specific addenda and seek legal counsel to fully understand their implications.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.