What happens if an All County franchisee makes an unauthorized assignment of the agreement?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, making an unauthorized assignment of the franchise agreement or an ownership interest in the franchisee's business constitutes grounds for termination of the franchise agreement. Specifically, if a franchisee or any of their owners makes an unauthorized assignment of the agreement, All County has the right to terminate the agreement.

This means that franchisees must obtain prior written approval from All County before transferring any interest or ownership in their business. This includes not only direct assignments but also events like transferring ownership of stock, partnership interests, mergers, or any transfer of interest in the franchise due to divorce, insolvency, or death. Failing to get this approval will be considered a breach of the agreement.

All County's requirement for approval ensures that any new owner meets their standards and is qualified to operate the franchise. This protects the brand and the interests of other franchisees. The FDD specifies that All County will not unreasonably withhold approval of a prospective franchisee, but the franchisee must still go through the proper channels and seek formal consent. This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, designed to maintain brand consistency and protect the franchise system's integrity.