Does All County specify who can represent the parties at the mediation?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All mediation sessions will occur in Florida at a mutually agreed location and must be attended by your Principal Owners or Managing Owner (and any other persons with authority to settle the dispute on your behalf) and our representatives(s) who is/are authorized to settle the dispute.
The parties may be represented by counsel at the mediation.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the parties involved in mediation may be represented by counsel. Additionally, the Principal Owners or Managing Owner of the franchise (or any other persons with authority to settle the dispute on the franchisee's behalf) and All County's representatives who are authorized to settle the dispute must attend all mediation sessions.
This means that franchisees have the option to bring their attorney to mediation sessions. It also ensures that the key decision-makers from both the franchisee and All County are present during the mediation process, increasing the likelihood of reaching a resolution. The FDD specifies that the mediation sessions will occur in Florida at a mutually agreed location.
This requirement aims to ensure that individuals with the power to make binding decisions are directly involved in the mediation, rather than delegating the process to someone without settlement authority. This can streamline the mediation process and potentially lead to quicker and more effective resolutions.