What initial inventory must be purchased for an All County business?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 9.3.4. Purchase an initial inventory of authorized and approved products, materials and supplies; and,
- 9.3.5. Ensure that the Business will be built and operated in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
- 9.2. Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Signs. You agree to use in developing and operating the Business only those fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer hardware and software, and signs that we have approved for ALL COUNTY® businesses as meeting our specifications and standards for quality, design, appearance, function and performance. You agree to place or display at the Location (interior and exterior) only such signs, emblems, lettering, logos and display materials that we approve from time to time. You agree to purchase or lease approved brands, types or models of fixtures, furnishings, equipment and signs only from suppliers we have designated or approved, which may include us and/or our affiliates.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you are required to purchase an initial inventory of authorized and approved products, materials, and supplies to develop your business location. All County will provide mandatory specifications and layouts for the business, including requirements for dimensions, design, image, interior layout, decor, fixtures, equipment, signs, furnishings, and color scheme.
In developing and operating the business, you must use only the fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer hardware and software, and signs that All County has approved. These items must meet All County's specifications and standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance. You must purchase or lease approved brands, types, or models of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs only from suppliers that All County has designated or approved, which may include All County and/or its affiliates.
While the FDD states that you must purchase an initial inventory, it does not specify the exact items or the estimated cost of this inventory. It is important to note that the purchase price for the business, in the event that All County purchases the business from you, will be determined in a manner consistent with reasonable depreciation of the business' equipment, signs, inventory, materials, and supplies. However, the business will be valued as an independent business and its value will not include any value for the franchise or any rights granted by the agreement, the marks, or participation in the network of All County businesses.
Prospective All County franchisees should inquire with the franchisor about a detailed list of required initial inventory, including estimated costs and approved suppliers, to fully understand the financial investment needed to start the business.