Can All County spend more or less than the contributions to the Advertising Fund in any fiscal year?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All County has the flexibility to manage the Advertising Fund in a way that allows them to spend more or less than the contributions received in any given fiscal year. This means that in some years, All County may spend more on advertising than what franchisees contribute, potentially using surplus funds from previous years or covering deficits. Conversely, in other years, they may spend less, accumulating a surplus for future use.

This policy provides All County with financial flexibility in managing advertising and marketing efforts. They are not strictly limited to spending only the exact amount contributed each year, which allows them to strategically allocate resources based on market conditions and advertising opportunities. All County may carry over deficits or surpluses from year to year. Franchisees should be aware that the fees contributed to the Advertising Fund are not held in a trust or fiduciary relationship, but rather in an ordinary commercial relationship.

All County will provide an annual compiled statement of the Advertising Fund upon a franchisee's written request. However, All County is under no obligation to refund any unspent contributions when the Franchise Agreement is terminated or expires. This means that franchisees will not receive any portion of the Advertising Fund back if they leave the All County system, even if there are unspent funds. Franchisees should consider this when evaluating the overall costs and benefits of the franchise opportunity.

During the most recently concluded fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, All County spent 26% of the collected Advertising Fund monies on website development services, 51.8% on client retention, and 22.2% on marketing and public relations. This provides insight into how All County allocates the advertising funds, but it is not a guarantee of future spending allocations.