What mailing methods are acceptable for delivering notices to All County to ensure timely delivery?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 26.1. Notices. All written notices and reports permitted or required to be delivered by the provisions of this Agreement or the Operations Manual will be deemed so delivered:
- 26.1.1. at the time delivered by hand;
- 26.1.2. one (1) business day after transmission by authorized electronic system, provided there is evidence of delivery;
- 26.1.3. one (1) business day after being placed in the hands of a commercial courier service for next business day delivery, provided there is evidence of delivery; or
- 26.1.4. five (5) business days after placement in the United States Mail by Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid; and must be addressed to the party to be notified at its most current principal business address of which the notifying party has been notified. Any required payment or report which we do not actually receive during regular business hours on the date due (or postmarked by postal authorities at least two (2) days prior thereto) will be deemed delinquent.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are specific methods for delivering written notices and reports to ensure they are considered delivered on time. These methods include delivery by hand, which is deemed delivered at the time of hand delivery. Notices can also be sent via an authorized electronic system, with delivery considered to be one business day after transmission, provided there is evidence of delivery.
Another acceptable method is using a commercial courier service for next business day delivery, with the notice considered delivered one business day after being placed in their hands, again requiring evidence of delivery. Finally, notices sent via the United States Mail are considered delivered five business days after being placed in the mail, but only if sent by Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, with postage prepaid.
It is important to address the notice to the most current principal business address of the party being notified, ensuring that All County receives it promptly. Any required payment or report not actually received during regular business hours on the due date, or postmarked by postal authorities at least two days prior, will be considered delinquent. This strict adherence to specified delivery methods is crucial for franchisees to maintain compliance and avoid potential penalties or misunderstandings with All County.