Does All County's recommendation or approval of a proposed site constitute a warranty of its suitability or success?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8.5. Disclaimer of Guarantee. Our recommendation or approval of any proposed site and any information communicated to you regarding such site does not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the suitability or success of such Location. Our recommendation or approval of the proposed site indicates only that the proposed site satisfies the general guidelines and criteria for Locations that we have established.
- 8.6. General Release. In consideration of our acceptance of a proposed site, you and your Owners agree to release us, and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from any and all loss, damages and liability arising from or in connection with the selection and/or acceptance of such site for the development of an ALL COUNTY® business. 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.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's recommendation or approval of a site does not constitute a warranty of the site's suitability or success. All County will furnish franchisees with standard site selection criteria and assistance for the business.
The FDD states that the franchisee's decision to develop and operate the business at any particular site is based solely on their own independent investigation of the site's suitability. The franchisee acknowledges that their acceptance of the proposed site is based on their own independent investigation.
All County's approval indicates only that the proposed site satisfies the general guidelines and criteria for locations that All County has established. In consideration of All County's acceptance of a proposed site, the franchisee agrees to release All County from any and all loss, damages, and liability arising from or in connection with the selection and/or acceptance of such site for the development of an All County business.