What does All County's recommendation or approval of a 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.
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 site does not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind regarding the suitability or success of the location. All County's approval indicates only that the proposed site satisfies the general guidelines and criteria for locations that All County has established.
All County outlines several factors they consider when deciding whether to accept or reject a proposed site. These include the general location and neighborhood, demographic information, traffic patterns, zoning, access, visibility, the location of other similar businesses, and the size, condition, configuration, appearance, and other physical characteristics of the site.
The FDD emphasizes that the franchisee's decision to develop and operate the business at a particular site should be based solely on their own independent investigation of the site's suitability. The franchisee also agrees to release All County from any loss, damages, or liability arising from or connected with the selection and/or acceptance of the site for the development of an All County business.