What records relating to the All County Business can be inspected and copied?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 19.1. Right to Audit. Our designated agents and we have the right to, at any time during your regular business hours and without prior notice to you, to inspect and/or audit, or cause to be inspected and/or audited, all records relating to the Business and operation practices of the Business in order to verify that you are complying with this Agreement, Collateral Agreements, the Methods of Operation and that you are maintaining the uniformity and quality of the services associated with the Marks. We have the right to observe, photograph and videotape the operations of the Business for such consecutive or intermittent periods, as we deem necessary. We have the right to interview personnel and customers of the Business. We have the right to inspect and copy any books, records and documents relating to your operation of the Business. You agree to cooperate with any such inspection.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All County or its designated agents have the right to inspect and copy any books, records, and documents relating to the franchisee's operation of the business. This inspection can occur at any time during the franchisee's regular business hours and without prior notice. All County can conduct these inspections and audits to verify compliance with the franchise agreement, collateral agreements, and the methods of operation, ensuring uniformity and quality of services associated with the All County marks.
All County also has the right to observe, photograph, and videotape the business operations for consecutive or intermittent periods as deemed necessary. Additionally, they can interview personnel and customers of the business. The franchisee is expected to cooperate with any such inspection.
This broad access to records and operational oversight allows All County to maintain standards and ensure franchisees are adhering to the established system. For a prospective franchisee, this means maintaining meticulous records and being prepared for unannounced inspections. Failure to provide records or comply with audits can result in the franchisee being responsible for the costs of the inspection or audit, including attorney and accountant fees, as well as travel expenses for All County's personnel.