What standards, specifications, processes, and procedures will All County disclose to a proposed supplier?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you propose to use any brand and/or supplier that is not then approved by us, then you must first notify us in writing. You must submit sufficient information, specifications and samples concerning the brand and/or supplier so that we can decide whether the brand complies with our specifications and standards and/or such supplier meets our approved supplier criteria. In evaluating any supplier you propose, we will, subject to reasonable restrictions and conditions to protect our trade secrets and confidential information, disclose to the proposed supplier applicable standards, specifications, processes, and procedures for the item in sufficient detail to enable the proposed supplier to demonstrate fully its capacity and capabilities to supply the items. Within 90 days after we receive all requested information, we will communicate to you in writing our decision to approve or disapprove your proposed supplier.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee proposes a new supplier, All County will disclose applicable standards, specifications, processes, and procedures to the proposed supplier. This disclosure is subject to reasonable restrictions and conditions to protect All County's trade secrets and confidential information. The information provided will be detailed enough to allow the proposed supplier to demonstrate their capacity and capabilities to supply the required items.
This process is initiated when a franchisee notifies All County in writing about a brand or supplier not currently approved. The franchisee must submit sufficient information, specifications, and samples for All County to evaluate compliance with their standards and criteria. All County then has up to 90 days to evaluate the proposed vendor or supplier.
All County retains the right to approve or disapprove any supplier, and may grant conditional approvals. However, approvals will not be unreasonably withheld. Within 90 days of receiving all necessary information, All County will communicate its decision in writing to the franchisee. This ensures that franchisees have the opportunity to suggest suppliers while All County maintains control over quality and standards.