When is the initial franchise fee due for an All County franchise?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee of $58,500 is due as a lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement. For an E-2 Investor Visa franchise, the initial franchise fee is $85,000, also due as a lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement. There are also additional fees for the E-2 Investor Visa, including an initial marketing expense of $36,000 and a real estate software amount of $3,000, both due as lump sums upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

This means that a prospective All County franchisee must have the full initial franchise fee amount available at the time of signing the agreement. It's important to note that typically all initial investment amounts are non-refundable, except for the E-2 Investor Visa Initial Marketing Expense Amount and the E-2 Investor Visa Franchise Real Estate Management Software Payment amount if the franchisee's E-2 Investor Visa application is denied before they begin operating the franchised business.

Franchise agreements commonly require the initial fee to be paid upon signing, as this secures the franchisee's rights and begins the onboarding process. The non-refundable nature of the fee (with the noted exceptions) highlights the importance of thorough due diligence before committing to the All County franchise. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider their financial situation and business plans before signing the agreement and paying the initial fee.