Can the All County Methods of Operation regulate approved suppliers?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12.2.4. Suppliers. Our Methods of Operation may regulate the designated or approved suppliers (which may be limited to or include us) of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, services, signs, products, materials and supplies (the use of suppliers other than us, our subsidiaries or affiliates, or our other approved suppliers, without our express written approval, is a material breach of the terms of this Agreement).
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Methods of Operation can regulate designated or approved suppliers. Specifically, All County may regulate the suppliers of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, services, signs, products, materials, and supplies. These approved suppliers may be limited to or include All County itself.
This means that as an All County franchisee, you may be required to purchase certain items from specific suppliers designated or approved by All County. Using suppliers other than those approved by All County, its subsidiaries or affiliates, without express written approval, is considered a material breach of the franchise agreement.
This control over suppliers allows All County to maintain consistency and quality across all its franchise locations. While this may limit a franchisee's options and potentially impact costs, it also ensures that all locations meet All County's standards. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the list of approved suppliers and the process for requesting approval of alternative suppliers to fully understand these requirements and their potential impact on their business.