When are licenses/bonds payments for an All County franchise due?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| INVESTMENT | AMOUNT | PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $85,950 - $117,900 | (Does not include real estate acquisition costs) | ||
| CATEGORY OF | METHOD OF | |||
| INVESTMENT | AMOUNT | PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAID |
| E-2 Investor Visa | $85,000 | Lump sum | When you | Us. |
| Franchise Initial | sign the | |||
| Franchise | Franchise | |||
| Fee1 | Agreement | |||
| E-2 Investor Visa | $36,000 | Lump sum | When you | Us. |
| Franchise Initial | sign the | |||
| Marketing Expense | Franchise | |||
| Amount1 | Agreement | |||
| E-2 Investor Visa Franchise Real Estate Software Amount1 | $3,000 | Lump sum | When you sign the Franchise Agreement | Us. |
| Leasehold | $0 - $2,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Approved |
| Improvements2 | Suppliers. | |||
| Signs3 | $250 - $1,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Approved Suppliers. |
| Capital Equipment | $1,500 - $5,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Approved |
| and Supplies4 | Suppliers. | |||
| Technology, Office Equipment, and Supplies5 | $1,500 - $4,500 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Approved Suppliers. |
| Start-Up Marketing6 | $3,000 - $5,000 | As arranged according to Operations Manual | As arranged according to Operations Manual | Advertisers. |
| Insurance7 | $2,500 - $3,500 | Terms vary | Prior to commencing operations | Insurance companies. |
| Professional Fees8 | $1,000 - $1,500 | Terms vary | Terms vary | Accountants, lawyers, etc.. |
| Licenses/Bonds9 | $1,500 - $2,000 | Lump sum on application | Prior to commencing operations | Government agencies and bonding companies. |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 12–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the payment for licenses and bonds, which ranges from $1,500 to $2,000, is due as a lump sum upon application and prior to commencing operations. These payments are made to government agencies and bonding companies.
This means that a prospective All County franchisee must budget for these expenses and be prepared to pay them upfront as part of the initial setup process. Securing the necessary licenses and bonds is a prerequisite for starting the business, so franchisees need to handle this early in the process. The fact that these are paid to government agencies and bonding companies means that the franchisee will need to work directly with those entities to fulfill these requirements.
It is important to note that these costs are part of the broader initial investment required to start an All County franchise. Franchisees should carefully review all the components of the initial investment, as outlined in Item 7 of the FDD, and ensure they have sufficient capital to cover all necessary expenses. Consulting with a business advisor is recommended to fully understand the financial obligations and plan accordingly.