What is the purpose of signing and dating the All County receipt?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
DATE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT RECEIVED: Signed: Date Signed: Print Name and Address: Please sign and date this Receipt (with the date you received the Franchise Disclosure Document) and if you received it electronically via email, also: Open the attached Franchise Disclosure Document to verify that you can download it; then immediately Reply to All, with a cc to the email address listed on the cover page of this Franchise Disclosure Document, stating that you received and downloaded this Franchise Disclosure Document.
Also, print, sign and date a copy of this Receipt (with the date you received this Franchise Disclosure Document), and return the signed Receipt by mail to us at: All County Property Management Franchise Corp., 1700 66th St N, #402, St. Petersburg, Florida 33710
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, signing and dating the receipt serves as confirmation that the prospective franchisee received the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). This receipt includes the date the document was received. If the FDD was received electronically, the franchisee must open the document to ensure it can be downloaded and then reply to the email, copying the email address on the cover page, to confirm receipt and download.
In addition to the electronic confirmation, a printed, signed, and dated copy of the receipt must be returned by mail to All County Property Management Franchise Corp. at their St. Petersburg, Florida address. This dual confirmation process ensures that All County has verifiable proof that the prospective franchisee received the FDD, fulfilling legal requirements.
The FDD also emphasizes the importance of carefully reading the disclosure document and all related agreements. It notes that All County must provide the FDD at least 14 calendar days before the franchisee signs a binding agreement or makes any payment to All County. This timeframe is mandated to allow the prospective franchisee adequate time to review the document and seek professional advice.
The document further clarifies that failure to deliver the Disclosure Document on time, or if it contains false, misleading, or omits material information, may constitute a violation of federal and state laws. Such violations should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission and the appropriate state agency. This receipt serves as an acknowledgment that the franchisee has been provided with the necessary information within the legally required timeframe, protecting both the franchisee and All County.