If an All County franchisee does not understand parts of the Disclosure Document, what are they instructed to do?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Have you received and personally reviewed our Franchise Agreement and each exhibit and schedule attached to it? |
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| Yes. No. |
| Do you understand all of the information contained in the Franchise Agreement and each exhibit |
| and schedule attached to it? |
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| Yes. No. |
| If "No," |
| what parts of the Franchise Agreement do you not understand? (Attach additional pages, |
| if necessary) |
| Did you receive a copy of the Franchise Agreement at least seven (7) days prior to signing it? |
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| Yes. No. |
| Have you received and personally reviewed the Disclosure Document we provided to you? |
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| Yes. No. |
| Do you understand all of the information contained in the Disclosure Document? |
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| Yes. No. |
| If "No", what parts of the Disclosure Document do you not understand? (Attach additional pages, |
| if necessary) |
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prospective franchisees are expected to carefully review the document and all related agreements. The document includes a receipt that acknowledges the franchisee has received and reviewed the Franchise Agreement and its exhibits. As part of this receipt, franchisees are asked to confirm their understanding of all information contained within the Disclosure Document.
Specifically, the receipt includes a section where the franchisee must indicate whether they understand all the information in the Disclosure Document. If the franchisee answers "No," they are prompted to specify which parts of the Disclosure Document they do not understand. The franchisee is instructed to attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain their lack of understanding.
This process ensures that All County franchisees are aware of their rights, responsibilities, and the terms of the franchise agreement before committing to the franchise. By requiring franchisees to identify any areas of confusion, All County aims to promote transparency and informed decision-making. This also provides an opportunity for the franchisee to seek clarification from All County or their own professional advisors before signing the agreement.