Who must manage the All County business at all times?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Managing Owner" means the Owner of the Franchised Business that has all the authority necessary to carry out day to day business decisions, answer any questions or requests we have, and bind you.
20.6. Operation Upon the Death or Disability of the Managing Owner. If, upon the death or permanent disability of the Managing Owner, the Business is not being managed by a manager trained by us, you or such Managing Owner's executor, administrator, conservator, guardian or other personal representative must within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of death or permanent disability of the Managing Owner, appoint a manager to operate the Business, subject to our written approval.
Such manager must successfully complete our required initial training at your expense within thirty (30) days of being appointed to operate the Business.
This manager is not necessarily the transferee of Article 20.4., but an interim manager to keep the Business operational until a transfer can be completed.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the business must be managed by a 'Managing Owner,' defined as the owner with the authority to make day-to-day business decisions, respond to franchisor inquiries, and legally bind the franchisee.
The FDD also addresses scenarios where the Managing Owner is unable to fulfill their duties. Specifically, in the event of the death or permanent disability of the Managing Owner, the franchisee (or the Managing Owner's representative) has 30 days to appoint a manager to operate the business. This manager must then complete All County's required initial training within 30 days of appointment.
This appointed manager serves as an interim solution to maintain business operations until a permanent transfer of ownership can be arranged. This highlights the importance All County places on continuous, trained management of each franchise location.