What does All County's recommendation or approval of a proposed site indicate?
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 recommendation or approval of a proposed site by All County does not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind, either express or implied, regarding the suitability or potential success of that location. All County's approval simply means that the proposed site meets the general guidelines and criteria the company has established for its locations.
This disclaimer is significant for prospective franchisees because it emphasizes that the ultimate responsibility for selecting a viable location rests solely with the franchisee. While All County provides site selection criteria and assistance, their approval is not a guarantee of success. Franchisees must conduct their own independent investigation to determine if the site is appropriate for their All County business.
Furthermore, the FDD includes a general release, stating that in consideration of All County's acceptance of a proposed site, the franchisee agrees to release All County and its affiliates from any loss, damages, or liability arising from the selection and/or acceptance of the site. This underscores the importance of a franchisee's due diligence and independent assessment of the location's potential, as All County does not assume liability for the site's performance.