What payments must be made to All County before the franchisee can open their business?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
d display materials that we approve from time to time. You agree to purchase or lease approved brands, types or models of fixtures, furnishings, equipment and signs only from suppliers we have designated or approved, which may include us and/or our affiliates.
- 9.3 General Release. Our review and approval of any proposed business development plans for your Location and any involvement or information communicated to you regarding such business development plans is solely to ensure your compliance with the System. Any general release required in the Franchise Agreement as a condition of renewal, sale, and/or assignment or transfer shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
10. TRAINING.
- 10.1. Initial Training. Before the Business begins operation we will provide you with initial training on the operation and management of an ALL COUNTY® business pursuant to our Initial Training program. Before you begin operation of the Business you are required to attend and successfully complete the initial training to our satisfaction. We reserve the right to change or modify the training, as we deem necessary. If we determine that your Managing Owner is unable to complete initial training to our satisfaction, we have the right to terminate this Agreement.
- 10.1.1. Initial Training. We agree to provide initial training to your Owners. Additional individuals who attend the initial training by mutual agreement will be charged Three Hundred Dollars ($300) per person.
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Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several payments and requirements must be met before opening the business. The franchisee must pay the initial franchise fee and any other amounts due to All County. Additionally, the franchisee's Managing Owner and other owners or employees must complete the training program to All County's satisfaction, with additional attendees incurring a fee of $300 per person for the initial training. The franchisee is also responsible for all travel and living expenses during the four-day training.
Prior to opening, the franchisee must also spend at least $3,000 for local advertising and promotion of their All County business, either before opening or within 60 days of opening. Proof of these expenditures must be provided to All County, and failure to spend the required amount may result in All County requiring the unspent funds to be paid into the Advertising Fund.
In summary, before opening an All County franchise, a franchisee must be prepared to cover the initial franchise fee, training costs (including potential fees for additional attendees and travel expenses), and initial advertising expenses. Meeting these financial obligations and training requirements is essential for fulfilling the pre-opening requirements and receiving approval to begin operations.