Under what condition can an All County franchisee operate for less than the entire calendar year?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 20.6. Operation Upon the Death or Disability of the Managing Owner. If, upon the death or permanent disability of the Managing Owner, the Business is not being managed by a manager trained by us, you or such Managing Owner's executor, administrator, conservator, guardian or other personal representative must within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of death or permanent disability of the Managing Owner, appoint a manager to operate the Business, subject to our written approval.
Such manager must successfully complete our required initial training at your expense within thirty (30) days of being appointed to operate the Business.
This manager is not necessarily the transferee of Article 20.4., but an interim manager to keep the Business operational until a transfer can be completed.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an All County franchisee may operate for less than the entire calendar year if, upon the death or permanent disability of the Managing Owner, the business is not being managed by a trained manager. In this case, the franchisee or the Managing Owner's representative has 30 days to appoint a manager approved by All County to operate the business. This interim manager keeps the business operational until a full transfer can be completed.
This 30-day window allows for a temporary disruption in operations while ensuring the business continues to function. The appointed manager must complete All County's required initial training within 30 days of their appointment, at the franchisee's expense. This ensures that the manager is qualified to maintain the standards of the All County franchise.
This provision is designed to provide a smooth transition in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as the death or disability of the Managing Owner. It allows the All County business to continue operating without significant interruption, while the franchisee or their representative takes the necessary steps to find a suitable long-term replacement or transfer the franchise.