Under what circumstances might All County extend the time for a franchisee to find a suitable site?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We must approve a proposed site within 120 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement or we may terminate the Franchise Agreement and keep your initial franchise fee, unless otherwise in our business judgment we agree to extend the amount of time for you to find a suitable site.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 20–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard timeframe for a franchisee to secure an approved site is 120 days from signing the Franchise Agreement. If a site is not approved within this period, All County has the right to terminate the agreement and retain the initial franchise fee.
However, All County may, at its discretion, extend the 120-day deadline for a franchisee to find a suitable site. This extension is based on All County's business judgment, providing flexibility in situations where a franchisee may be facing legitimate difficulties in site selection.
This clause offers a potential benefit to franchisees who encounter unforeseen delays in securing a location. However, the decision to grant an extension remains entirely at All County's discretion, meaning there's no guarantee an extension will be granted. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the typical circumstances under which All County has granted such extensions in the past to better understand the likelihood of receiving one if needed.