In the All County questionnaire, does it ask if any employee made statements about the likelihood of success?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 14. | Has any employee or other person speaking on our behalf made any statement or promise concerning the likelihood of success that you should or might expect to achieve from operating a Franchised Business? |
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| Yes. No. | |
| 15. | Has any employee or other person speaking on our behalf made any statement, promise, or |
| agreement concerning the advertising, marketing, training, support service or assistance that we | |
| will furnish you that is contrary to, or different from, the information contained in the Disclosure | |
| Document? | |
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| Yes. No. | |
| 16. | If you have answered "Yes" |
| to any of questions nine (9) through fifteen (15), please provide a full | |
| explanation of your answer in the following blank lines. (Attach additional pages, if necessary, and | |
| refer to them below.) If you have answered "No" | |
| to each of such questions, please leave the | |
| following lines blank. |
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the questionnaire includes an item asking prospective franchisees about statements made regarding the likelihood of success. Specifically, it asks: "Has any employee or other person speaking on our behalf made any statement or promise concerning the likelihood of success that you should or might expect to achieve from operating a Franchised Business?" Franchisees must answer 'Yes' or 'No' to this question.
This question is important because it aims to uncover any unauthorized or overly optimistic representations made by All County employees during the sales process. Franchisors typically want to ensure that all information provided to potential franchisees is accurate and consistent with what's outlined in the FDD. This helps to avoid future disputes or misunderstandings about the potential performance of the franchise.
If a prospective All County franchisee answers 'Yes' to this question or any of questions nine (9) through fifteen (15), they are required to provide a full explanation. This allows the franchisee to detail the specific statements or promises that were made, giving All County an opportunity to address any inconsistencies or misrepresentations. By requiring this disclosure, All County aims to maintain transparency and ensure that franchisees are making informed decisions based on realistic expectations.