Is All County obligated to contribute to the Advertising Fund?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All County is not obligated to contribute to the Advertising Fund. While All County may choose to contribute to the fund at its discretion, it is not required to do so. The advertising fund is primarily funded by advertising and marketing fees paid by franchisees. Currently, franchisees contribute the greater of 1% of Gross Revenue or $195 monthly, with all franchisees contributing at the same percentage rate.

During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, the collected Advertising Fund monies were allocated as follows: 26% for website development services, 51.8% for client retention, and 22.2% for marketing and public relations. The fees contributed by franchisees are not held in a trust or fiduciary relationship but are managed in a commercial relationship for mutual economic benefit.

All County retains the right to spend more or less than the contributions to the Advertising Fund in any fiscal year and may carry over deficits or surpluses from year to year. While All County will provide an annual compiled statement of the Advertising Fund upon written request, it is not obligated to refund any unspent contributions if the Franchise Agreement is terminated or expires. This is a fairly typical arrangement in franchising, where the franchisor manages the advertising fund but does not guarantee specific outcomes or refunds.