Which state's laws does the All County Franchise Agreement require to be applied?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement is generally construed and enforced in accordance with Florida law. This means that the laws of Florida will govern the interpretation and enforcement of the agreement, regardless of where the franchisee is located, unless superseded by state-specific addenda.

However, the FDD includes addenda for several states (Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia) that modify the application of certain terms in the standard agreement to comply with those states' franchise laws. For example, the Illinois addendum states that Illinois law governs the agreements, and any provision designating jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration may occur outside of Illinois. Similarly, addenda for Maryland, New York, and Virginia include provisions that protect franchisees' rights under those states' franchise laws, ensuring that franchisees do not waive claims or disclaim reliance on franchisor statements.

These state-specific addenda highlight the importance of understanding how franchise laws vary across different states. While the All County agreement specifies Florida law as the governing law, franchisees must be aware of any addenda applicable to their state that may alter or supersede certain provisions of the standard agreement to ensure compliance with local regulations and protect their rights.