What happens if an All County franchisee uses unapproved suppliers?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12.2.4. Suppliers. Our Methods of Operation may regulate the designated or approved suppliers (which may be limited to or include us) of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, services, signs, products, materials and supplies (the use of suppliers other than us, our subsidiaries or affiliates, or our other approved suppliers, without our express written approval, is a material breach of the terms of this Agreement).
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, using suppliers not approved by All County, its subsidiaries, or affiliates without express written approval constitutes a material breach of the franchise agreement.
This means that All County franchisees are obligated to purchase or obtain fixtures, furnishings, equipment, services, signs, products, materials, and supplies only from designated or approved suppliers, which may include All County itself. This requirement is part of All County's methods of operation, which franchisees must adhere to.
The implications of this policy are significant for prospective franchisees. Failing to comply with the approved supplier requirement can lead to serious consequences, including potential termination of the franchise agreement. Franchisees should carefully review the list of approved suppliers and understand the terms and conditions associated with these suppliers to avoid inadvertently breaching the agreement. It is also important to obtain written approval from All County before using any supplier not already on the approved list.