How long after signing the Franchise Agreement does an All County franchisee have to find a suitable site?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, a prospective franchisee has 120 days from the date of signing the Franchise Agreement to secure an approved site for their franchise location. If All County does not approve a site within this timeframe, All County has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement. In the event of termination, All County retains the initial franchise fee.
However, there is an exception to this 120-day rule. All County may, at its discretion, extend the period for finding a suitable site. This extension is based on All County's business judgment, providing some flexibility in the site selection process.
This requirement highlights the importance of proactive site selection. Franchisees should begin their site search promptly after signing the Franchise Agreement and maintain open communication with All County to ensure the proposed site meets their approval criteria. The criteria include proximity to existing franchise locations, lease terms, suitability of the location for business activities, zoning, parking, and the general neighborhood.