How long does All County have to provide a decision on the acceptability of a proposed site?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our approval of your Franchise Business office will be based primarily on proximity to any existing franchise locations, lease terms, suitability of the location for activities of the business, zoning, parking, and general neighborhood. We will provide our decision of the acceptability of any proposed site you submit for your franchise location within 7 days of receipt of all required information concerning the proposed site. We must approve a proposed site within 120 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement or we may terminate the Franchise Agreement and keep your initial franchise fee, unless otherwise in our business judgment we agree to extend the amount of time for you to find a suitable site.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 20–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All County will provide a decision on the acceptability of a proposed site within 7 days of receiving all required information about the site. All County must approve a site within 120 days after the franchisee signs the Franchise Agreement.
If All County does not approve a site within the 120-day period, it has the option to terminate the Franchise Agreement. If the agreement is terminated under these circumstances, All County is allowed to keep the initial franchise fee, unless All County agrees to extend the time for the franchisee to find a suitable site.
This clause is important for prospective franchisees as it sets a clear timeline for site approval. Franchisees should ensure they gather and submit all required site information promptly to receive a decision within the 7-day window. Franchisees should also be aware of the 120-day overall deadline and the potential for All County to terminate the agreement and retain the initial franchise fee if a site is not approved within this time, unless an extension is granted.