How many days does the receiving party have to respond to a Notification of Dispute from All County?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 25.12.1.1. The party seeking mediation must commence mediation by sending the other party, in accordance with Article 26, a written notice of its request for mediation headed "Notification of Dispute". The Notification of Dispute will specify, to the fullest extent possible, the party's version of the facts surrounding the dispute, the amount of damages and the nature of any injunctive or other relief such party claims. The party (or parties as the case may be) receiving a Notification of Dispute will respond within
twenty (20) days after receipt thereof, in accordance with Article 26, stating its version of the facts, and, if applicable, its position as to damages sought by the party initiating the dispute procedure; provided, however, that if the dispute has been the subject of a default notice given under Article 22 of this Agreement, the other party will respond within ten (10) business days.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a party receiving a Notification of Dispute must respond within twenty (20) days after receipt. The response, delivered in accordance with Article 26, should state the receiving party's version of the facts and their position on any damages sought by the party initiating the dispute.
However, there is an exception to this 20-day rule. If the dispute is related to a default notice given under Article 22 of the agreement, the receiving party must respond within ten (10) business days. This expedited response time likely applies to more urgent or critical disputes related to breaches of the franchise agreement.
It is important for prospective All County franchisees to understand these timelines, as failing to respond within the specified period could have implications for dispute resolution. Franchisees should also familiarize themselves with Article 26, which outlines the acceptable methods for delivering notices and responses, including delivery by hand, electronic system, commercial courier, or United States Mail.