What are 'National Accounts' in the context of an All County franchise?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"National Accounts" means regional or national businesses with which we've agreed to provide services to customers at certain National Account locations, which may include National Account locations within your Territory.
7.5. National Accounts. You acknowledge that from time to time we may enter into agreements with certain regional or national businesses ("National Accounts") to provide services to customers at certain National Account locations which may include National Account locations within your Territory. We shall identify and designate any such National Accounts in our Operations Manual, and you acknowledge and agree that from time to time during the Term of the Agreement we may add or remove National Accounts, in our sole business judgment.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, National Accounts are defined as regional or national businesses with which All County has agreements to provide services to customers at specific locations. These locations may be within a franchisee's territory. All County identifies and designates these National Accounts in its Operations Manual, and the company reserves the right to add or remove National Accounts at its discretion during the term of the franchise agreement.
This arrangement has several implications for prospective franchisees. While franchisees typically benefit from having exclusive territories, the presence of National Accounts within their territory means that All County can directly service these accounts, potentially diverting revenue from the franchisee. The franchisee acknowledges that All County may enter into agreements with National Accounts.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand how National Accounts are managed and how they might affect their potential revenue. Franchisees should review the Operations Manual to identify current National Accounts and inquire about the criteria and process All County uses for adding or removing them. Understanding the potential impact of National Accounts is crucial for assessing the financial viability of an All County franchise.