When are the All County transfer fees due?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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 fees are due concurrently with the transfer of the franchise. The total transfer fee is $12,500, where the transferor pays $10,000 plus costs, and the transferee pays $2,500. This fee is paid to All County when a franchisee wants to transfer their franchise to a third party.
Franchise transfer fees are common in the franchise industry. They compensate the franchisor for the administrative costs of approving the transfer, updating records, and ensuring the new franchisee meets their standards. The fee also covers the franchisor's costs of training the new franchisee.
It is important for prospective All County franchisees to understand the conditions under which a transfer may be necessary or desirable, and to factor these potential costs into their financial planning. The transferor is responsible for $10,000 of the fee, plus costs, so they should factor that into the sale price. The transferee is responsible for $2,500 of the fee, so they should factor that into their startup costs.