What information about the All County Business' personnel must be communicated to the franchisor?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 20.6. Operation Upon the Death or Disability of the Managing Owner. If, upon the death or permanent disability of the Managing Owner, the Business is not being managed by a manager trained by us, you or such Managing Owner's executor, administrator, conservator, guardian or other personal representative must within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of death or permanent disability of the Managing Owner, appoint a manager to operate the Business, subject to our written approval.
Such manager must successfully complete our required initial training at your expense within thirty (30) days of being appointed to operate the Business.
This manager is not necessarily the transferee of Article 20.4., but an interim manager to keep the Business operational until a transfer can be completed.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All County Franchise Disclosure Document, if the Managing Owner of the All County business dies or becomes permanently disabled, and the business is not being managed by a manager trained by All County, the franchisee (or the Managing Owner's representative) must appoint a manager to operate the business within 30 days. This appointment is subject to All County's written approval.
The appointed manager must successfully complete All County's required initial training at the franchisee's expense within 30 days of their appointment. This manager serves as an interim solution to keep the business running until a permanent transfer can be completed, and is not necessarily the person who will ultimately take over the franchise.
This requirement ensures that the All County business continues to operate under trained management, maintaining the brand's standards even in unforeseen circumstances. It also gives All County control over who is managing the business, even temporarily, protecting their interests and the consistency of their brand. The franchisee bears the cost of training the interim manager, which is an important financial consideration.
Prospective franchisees should clarify with All County what the initial training entails, its cost, and the criteria for manager approval. Understanding these requirements is crucial for business continuity planning and managing potential disruptions due to the Managing Owner's death or disability.