How is 'Gross Revenue' defined for an All County franchise, and what is excluded?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Gross Revenue" means the total revenue and other consideration from the Franchised Business, and whether from cash, check, or credit transactions, and including e-commerce transactions, but excluding Maintenance Revenue, excluding all federal, state or municipal sales, use or service taxes collected from customers and paid to the appropriate taxing authority, and excluding customer refunds, adjustments, credits and allowances actually made by the Franchised Business in compliance with our Methods of Operation.
"Maintenance Revenue" means all total revenue and other consideration you, any Owner, or any affiliated business entity derive from repairs and maintenance services to real property or equipment, including but not limited to painting, lawn care, preventative maintenance, cleaning, plumbing, and general repairs to real property or equipment.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Gross Revenue is defined as the total revenue and other consideration received from the Franchised Business, whether in cash, check, credit transactions, or e-commerce transactions. This encompasses all income sources directly related to the operation of the All County franchise.
However, the definition explicitly excludes certain items from Gross Revenue. Specifically, Maintenance Revenue, which is revenue derived from repairs and maintenance services to real property or equipment, is excluded. Additionally, all federal, state, or municipal sales, use, or service taxes collected from customers and then paid to the appropriate taxing authority are excluded from Gross Revenue. Customer refunds, adjustments, credits, and allowances actually made by the Franchised Business in compliance with All County's Methods of Operation are also excluded.
For a prospective All County franchisee, understanding this definition is crucial because royalty fees and other financial obligations to All County are typically calculated as a percentage of Gross Revenue. Therefore, accurately tracking and reporting Gross Revenue, while properly excluding the specified items, is essential for compliance with the Franchise Agreement and for managing the financial performance of the franchise.