What is the total transfer fee paid to All County when transferring a franchise?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Organization Fees | Varies. The estimated range of the required fees annually is $300 to $1,000 | Varies | Paid to any professional organizations to which we require you to belong. |
| Additional Required Training Fees | Varies. Typically $300 per day if we elect to charge for training. The estimated range of the required fees annually for additional training is $300 to $2,000 | As we and you agree | Paid to us for additional required training. |
| Per Day Fee | $300, subject to change | As we and you agree | Paid to us if you need us to help you operate the Franchise. |
| Advertising Fee | The greater of 1% of Gross Revenue1 or $195 per month | When the Royalty is paid | Paid to us to promote the Marks and the System regionally or nationally. |
| Auditing Costs | Actual Costs | Reimbursement of our actual auditing costs | We assess this charge only for audits needed in the event you fail to comply with the Franchise Agreement, fail to allow full access to your records, or we find that you underreported your Gross Receipts by 2% or more for two or more reporting periods. |
| Transfer Fees | $10,000, plus costs paid by transferor. $2,500 paid by transferee. | Concurrently with the transfer | Paid to us if you want to transfer the Franchise to a third party. |
| Costs and Attorney’s Fees | Actual Costs | Reimbursement of our actual costs | Paid to us by you for accounting, attorney and other professional fees if an action is brought against you for breach of the Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 10–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the transfer of a franchise involves fees paid by both the transferor and the transferee. The transferor is responsible for paying $10,000 plus any additional costs incurred during the transfer process. The transferee, the party acquiring the franchise, is responsible for paying $2,500. These fees are due concurrently with the completion of the franchise transfer. Therefore, the total transfer fees paid to All County is $12,500, excluding any additional costs paid by the transferor.
In practical terms, a franchisee looking to sell their All County franchise needs to be prepared to pay $10,000 plus any additional costs, such as legal or administrative fees, associated with the transfer. The potential buyer of the franchise will need to pay $2,500 to All County. This split payment structure is not uncommon in franchising, as it ensures both parties involved in the transfer contribute to the franchisor's costs of facilitating the transfer.
Prospective franchisees should consider these transfer fees as part of their long-term financial planning. If they anticipate selling their All County franchise in the future, they should factor in the $10,000 transfer fee, plus costs, as a potential expense. Similarly, those looking to acquire an existing All County franchise should be aware of the $2,500 transfer fee they will be required to pay. Understanding these costs upfront can help franchisees make informed decisions about buying or selling a franchise.