Is providing All County with a copy of the Location lease a requirement before opening an All County franchise?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Prior to opening the Business you must comply with the pre-opening requirements set forth in the "Operations Manual" and other guidelines that we prescribe. You agree not to open the Business until:
- 11.1. We approve the Location as developed in accordance with our specifications and standards;
- 11.2. Your Managing Owner and your owners or employees have completed training to our satisfaction;
- 11.3. You have given us a copy of your lease for the Location, if applicable;
- 11.4. The initial franchise fee and all other amounts then due to us have been paid;
- 11.5. We have been furnished with copies of all agreements and insurance policies required by this Agreement, or such other evidence of insurance coverage and payment of premiums as we request or accept; and
- 11.6. You have obtained and we have been furnished with copies of all required agreements and permits, licenses, and certifications for operating the Business and the Location is in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, providing a copy of the location lease is indeed a requirement before opening an All County franchise. Specifically, before opening the business, the franchisee must provide All County with a copy of the location lease, if applicable. This is listed as one of the pre-opening requirements that must be met before commencing business operations.
This requirement ensures that All County has a record of the franchisee's business location and the terms under which the franchisee occupies the space. This allows All County to verify that the location meets their standards and is suitable for operating an All County business. It also allows All County to maintain accurate records of its franchise locations.
In addition to providing the lease, the franchisee must also have the location approved by All County, developed according to their specifications and standards. The franchisee cannot open the business until All County approves the location. This is to ensure uniformity and quality across all All County franchise locations. The franchisee is also responsible for securing all financing, obtaining all permits and licenses, and purchasing all required fixtures and equipment to develop the business location.